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Cindy Sherman
Jun 23, 2023
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15 minutes read
Cynthia Morris Sherman, born in 1954, is an American artist renowned for her art that mainly features self-portraits captured through photography. Her work involves portraying herself in diverse settings and assuming different fictional personas...
Artist Portraits
Natasha Yankelevich: From an early age I was immersed in art
Nov 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
"From an early age I was immersed in art: from the age of 4 I took a course at the Academy of Arts, then at an art school, and got a higher education in graphic design. After I completed my studies, I had a strong feeling that I did not want to immerse myself in applied handwork - painting, graphic techniques and other forms of artistic expression that require a complex technical process."...
Art History
Édouard Manet
Jun 1, 2023
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12 minutes read
Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was a French painter and a key figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. He is known for his innovative approach, which challenged artistic conventions and depicted scenes from contemporary life with a unique style that left a lasting impact on the art world.
Art History
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Mar 24, 2023
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8 minutes read
"The Kiss" is a famous painting created by Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt in 1908.  It depicts a couple locked in an embrace and about to kiss, with the man wrapping his arms around the woman and tilting her head back while she leans into him. The painting is considered one of Klimt's most famous works, and it is widely recognized as an iconic image of romantic love.
Art History
Setsubun: Celebrating Tradition through Art
Jun 6, 2024
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7 minutes read
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival marking the day before the beginning of spring, rooted in ancient Chinese customs introduced to Japan in the 8th century. It involves various rituals aimed at expelling evil spirits and inviting good fortune, such as bean-throwing and eating ehōmaki, with its themes and symbols inspiring contemporary art that highlights the festival's enduring cultural significance.
Art History
Annie Leibovitz
Jul 10, 2023
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11 minutes read
Annie Leibovitz is a renowned American photographer known for her iconic portraits of celebrities and cultural figures. Her distinctive style and ability to capture intimate and powerful moments have made her one of the most influential photographers of our time.
Art History
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...
Art History
TOP 10: works inspired by movies
Apr 2, 2023
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13 minutes read
My top 10, in addition to linking, through the meaning of the films, the world of art to the world of cinema, also pursues the intention of providing you with revealing images, capable of making you gasp in thought: I, too, had felt that shot, that scene or that gesture, as depicted by the artist of Artmajeur...
Art History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...

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