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The Great Masters of Portraiture: Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and English Traditions
Feb 4, 2025
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12 minutes read
Ah, the portrait! An art form that captures beauty, power, and personality, revealing who we were and who we aspired to be. From the elegance of the Italian Renaissance to the meticulous detail of Dutch Flemish painting, from the theatricality of Spain's Siglo de Oro to the social refinement of Neoclassical England, each tradition tells the story of an era and its dreams...
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Pablo Picasso: The Man Who Redefined Modern Art
Aug 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881, is renowned as one of the 20th century's most influential artists, whose innovative contributions to Cubism, Surrealism, and beyond, as well as his extensive body of work including masterpieces like Guernica and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, have left an indelible mark on the art world and established him as a revolutionary figure in modern art.
Artist Portraits
Glenn Brown: Master of Visual Metamorphosis
Sep 20, 2024
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6 minutes read
Glenn Brown is a highly acclaimed British contemporary artist celebrated for his intricate reimagining of art historical references, pushing the boundaries of painting and sculpture through bold appropriation and transformation. Renowned for his detailed, often surreal works, Brown has exhibited at prestigious institutions worldwide, and his pieces are held in major public collections such as the British Museum, Tate, and MoMA.
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Irena Aizen: The Russian-Israeli Artist Who's Creating a TikTok Sensation
Feb 4, 2025
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2 minutes read
Irena Aizen, a Russian-Israeli artist living in Israel since 1990, blends surrealism and symbolism inspired by the Northern Renaissance in her works, particularly her famous hares, poetically exploring the psychology of human relationships. Her meteoric rise on TikTok since January 2025 has amplified her global notoriety, attracting collectors and art enthusiasts, while asserting her influence on the contemporary art scene
Artist Portraits
Bill Hammond: New Zealand’s Iconic Zoomorphic Paintings
Nov 14, 2024
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7 minutes read
Bill Hammond  was a renowned New Zealand artist known for his dreamlike paintings that often explored the relationship between humanity and nature, inspired by his visit to the remote Auckland Islands. His work is characterized by a unique blend of intricate detail, flattened landscapes, and symbolic figures, addressing themes of cultural identity and the consequences of human impact on the environment.
Art History
Under the Eiffel Tower: French Art Movements Explored through Artmajeur
Jun 25, 2024
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15 minutes read
France has been the cradle of numerous revolutionary art movements. From the Gothic of the 12th century to the Rococo of the 18th century, these movements have transformed art and architecture. In the 19th century, the Barbizon School and Realism introduced a more realistic representation of nature and daily life. The focus of this article will be on Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Free Figuration, analyzing works present on Artmajeur...
Art History
Iconic beauty: the depiction of Venus in the history of art
Nov 30, 2021
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7 minutes read
Beauty is an abstract concept, which has often come to life in the works of the greatest artists of all time, but without finding a single form of representation. In fact, the idea of beauty is changeable, since it is subject to the changes of the historical, cultural, economic and social context in which artists found themselves operating. This can be exemplified by the evolution that, over the centuries, has undergone the representation of the goddess of love, Venus...
Art History
The Dance Class by Edgar Degas
May 23, 2023
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7 minutes read
"The Dance Class" (1874) by Edgar Degas is a renowned painting that captures the elegance and motion of ballet dancers in a dance studio, showcasing Degas' meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach to composition. Through fluid brushstrokes and a unique perspective, Degas invites viewers to glimpse into the world of ballet training, portraying a captivating scene of dedication and grace.

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