Art History
The Trees in Art History
Oct 17, 2023
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8 minutes read
We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...
Art History
The Artistic Majesty of Mawlid: An Odyssey Through Islamic Calligraphy and Visuals
Apr 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration that highlights the rich artistic heritage of the Islamic world. Central to this celebration are two significant forms of Islamic art...
Artist Portraits
Giuseppe Penone: The Art of Nature and the Essence of Sculpture
Mar 10, 2025
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9 minutes read
Giuseppe Penone (born 1947 in Garessio, Italy) is an Italian sculptor recognized for his large tree-inspired works. His art explores the connection between humans and nature and is linked to the Arte Povera movement. In 2014, he received the Praemium Imperiale. He currently lives and works in Turin, Italy...
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Paris Unveils the Genius of Brâncuși: A Rare Exhibition of Sculptural Mastery
Mar 29, 2024
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2 minutes read
A rare and extensive exhibition of Constantin Brâncuși, a pioneer of modern sculpture, has opened at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, featuring over 120 sculptures, along with sketches, paintings, and documents. This retrospective, the first of its magnitude in nearly 30 years, celebrates Brâncuși's radical approach to sculpture and his significant impact on 20th-century art movements, despite the logistical challenges of transporting his works.
Art History
Minimalist photography: the landscape genre
Jan 18, 2023
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9 minutes read
Before coming to the artistic investigation promoted by the photographic medium, it seems obvious to refer to that pictorial tradition, which, over the centuries, has sponsored the birth, development and affirmation of the best-known artistic genres, including the unfailing landscape theme...
Art History
Artistic Interpretations of Magha Puja
May 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Magha Puja, a revered festival among Theravāda Buddhists, originated from a historic gathering between the Buddha and his disciples, emphasizing core principles of the faith. Instituted by King Rama IV in 1851, it symbolizes communal harmony and spiritual urgency, inspiring contemporary art and reaffirming its relevance in the modern world.
Artist Portraits
Gaetano Ligrani: The artist of introspection and serenity
Dec 27, 2024
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4 minutes read
Gaetano Ligrani, an Italian artist who combines design, architecture, and visual art, creates surreal and meditative works that explore the relationship between space, light, and solitude. His art, marked by a fusion of geometry and nature, offers an aesthetic and introspective depth, making him a must-see artist in the contemporary art world.
Art News
Giuseppe Penone in London: when nature sculpts art
Apr 8, 2025
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2 minutes read
The exhibition "Thoughts in the Roots" retraces the work of Giuseppe Penone by blending art, nature, and living matter, in a profound dialogue between sculptures and the environment. Through a stroll between galleries and landscapes, the visitor discovers an organic work, where nature becomes a co-author of artistic creation.
Art History
Art that has fun: snowballs and sleds
Dec 28, 2022
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9 minutes read
Usually, when we think of the winter art-landscape pair, we imagine quiet, "silent" and desolate paintings, which, like the most typical postcards of the season, turn out to be dominated by the white blanket of snow, on which the "severe presence of pine trees", high-topped mountains, small and isolated wooden houses and rare forms of animal life, which, scampering around outside, defy the low temperatures with a spontaneous and natural predisposition...
Art History
The color silver in art: from Verrocchio to Jeff Koons
Nov 9, 2022
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8 minutes read
Taking a purely chromatic point of view, silver represents a shiny gray-metallic color, found in nature through the observation of silver fish, silver birch trees, and the metal from which it inherited its very name...
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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12 minutes read
The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
Art History
Blending Tradition and Modernity: Vesak's Artistic Exploration of Symbolism
May 6, 2024
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10 minutes read
Vesak is a significant Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Artistic representations of Vesak commonly utilize traditional symbols like the Bodhi tree, lotus flower, and Buddha statues, invoking themes of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual awakening.
Artist Portraits
Frédéric Menguy: A Master of Color and Imagination in 20th-Century French Art
Aug 19, 2024
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5 minutes read
Frédéric Menguy was a French painter and lithographer associated with the School of Paris, known for his vibrant, figurative works that blend abstraction with colorful, dynamic compositions. He gained recognition for his whimsical depictions of femininity, circus themes, and abstract landscapes, and was a prominent figure in the 20th-century French art scene.
Artist Portraits
Stanislav Bojankov: The beginning is always somewhere in childhood
Mar 24, 2025
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7 minutes read
"I have tried everything. At earlier stages I worked in more realistic forms and genres such as landscape, portrait and figurative, later some genre and stylistic changes began in the direction of abstraction and associativity, in the direction of musical sensations and vibrations, related to the abstract and subconscious recreation of sensations, feelings, emotions. In search of other channels of communication, expression and subjective perception"...
Art History
Surrealism Turns One Hundred Years Old: The Forgotten Works
Oct 14, 2024
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16 minutes read
The year 2024 marks the centenary of Surrealism, a revolutionary art movement founded by André Breton that explored the unconscious and irrational through works by artists such as Dalí, Magritte, and Ernst. To mark this anniversary, Artmajeur celebrates with a selection of lesser-known works...
Art History
Abstract art explained simply: Germany, France, America and Holland
Dec 3, 2024
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12 minutes read
"Abstract art is like drawing what you feel or imagine, without having to show something real. There are no recognizable houses or people, but shapes and colors that tell emotions or ideas. It's a bit like saying, 'I’m not showing you a tree, but what the idea of a tree makes me feel.'"...
Art History
How do you distinguish sunrise from sunset?
Jul 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
I begin with a question that is little exploited, overlooked, and often taken for granted, both in general terms and within the analysis of many masterpieces of art history, where the titles of the works themselves often resolve dilemmas degrees...
Artist Portraits
Paula Solís Burgos: the passion of oil on canvas
Nov 7, 2023
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11 minutes read
I always had an attraction for the plastic arts, since I was very young -at least that is what my mother tells me-, I liked to draw the caricatures I saw on television...
Art History
Northern European art explained in 10 pictorial masterpieces
Sep 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
In an imaginary museum, the most iconic works of Nordic art are brought together to narrate the artistic identity of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Munch's “The Scream” opens the tour with its intense expression of anguish, followed by “The Dance of Life”...
Art History
Eliot Porter
Jun 27, 2023
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8 minutes read
Eliot Furness Porter, an American photographer, is renowned for his vibrant color photographs of nature. He was born on December 6, 1901, and passed away on November 2, 1990...
Artist Portraits
Auguste Renoir, an impressionist fascinated by the human
May 22, 2023
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12 minutes read
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement. He is best known for his portraits, genre scenes and nudes, characterized by a vivid and luminous color palette as well as a fluid, gestural touch.
Art History
Between Paintings and Photographs: 10 Must-Haves for Fall 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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12 minutes read
The ten works, both paintings and photographs, have been arranged following a carefully studied color order, creating a harmonious visual flow. The colors blend into a fluid narrative, where each piece fits into a cohesive whole. The works, alternating between figurative and abstract, engage in a dialogue through the shared element of two-dimensionality, representing the must-haves for Fall 2024.
Art History
Top 10 Impressionist Paintings
Nov 28, 2023
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12 minutes read
How did Impressionism come into being? Like all things, it started with an idea! The artists in question decided to paint the reality around them in a very simple way, leaving aside the more complex and well-trodden historical and mythological subjects...
Art History
Warm and Cool Colors in Art
Mar 5, 2024
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10 minutes read
Warm and cool colors will be showcased within the narrative of art history, following two basic intentions: the first is to juxtapose classic masterpieces with contemporary works from Artmajeur, while the other consists of comparing two types of writing...
Art History
The Chinese Horoscope 2025: An Artwork for Each Zodiac Sign
Jan 28, 2025
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9 minutes read
The year 2025, the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, promises to be a period of profound transformation, a quest for inner balance, and both personal and collective evolution. The Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and resilience, also inspires the world of art. This theme will guide a fascinating journey through the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, each paired with a representative artwork...
Art History
Leonardo da Vinci
May 30, 2023
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24 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, and passing away on May 2, 1519, was an extraordinary Italian polymath of the High Renaissance...
Art History
Edward Weston
Jul 12, 2023
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30 minutes read
Edward Henry Weston (1886-1958) , an American photographer of the 20th century, is often hailed as a pioneering and influential figure in the field...