Francis : 17 Articles

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The Hat of Francisco Goya

Hat • 8 minutes read
Definition of a hat: A piece of clothing intended to cover the head partially or fully, either for embellishment or protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc. It is also commonly used to cover baldness or to hide unwashed hair (said with irony)...

The Night of Art

Art history • 9 minutes read
The concept of night is vividly portrayed in classical paintings, then reimagined in the contemporary works of Artmajeur's artists. This theme extends beyond painting, enriching the worlds of sculpture and poetry with its unique allure...

Art on the balcony: "simple" and "complex" works

balcony • 9 minutes read
Perhaps even those who avidly enjoy the sun, which comes to illuminate the balcony of their home every day, remain unaware of the historical origins of this of window fitted with a parapet, conceived with both decorative and practical function...

Steve Martin: obsessive collector

Famous collectors • 11 minutes read
Not widely recognized is the fact that Steve Martin, the renowned Hollywood actor and comedian, is a dedicated connoisseur of art. He is a frequent patron of art galleries and the global art fair scene, and his passion for collecting art dates back to his early years...

Top 10: masterpieces of Spanish painting

Spanish art History • 14 minutes read
The history of Spanish painting can be told by referring to the most important periods, which marked its development and evolution, such as the Gothic, Mannerist, Golden Age and 20th century...

Portuguese Street Artist Challenges Lavish Papal Visit with €500 Notes Installation

Art News • 2 minutes read
Portuguese street artist Bordalo II protests the costly papal visit in Portugal with an installation made of giant €500 notes, criticizing the use of public funds for the religious event. The artwork, titled "The Walk of Shame," draws attention to economic hardships and misplaced spending priorities amid the estimated €161 million expense of the visit.

The nude at tea time

Art history • 9 minutes read
The nude at tea time? What does this wacky title mean? How can the genre of the nude be juxtaposed with the drink of tea, in addition to be consumed exclusively at five o'clock in the afternoon?...

Francisco Goya

Francisco Goya • 17 minutes read
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries...

Saturn Devouring His Son by Francisco Goya

Saturn Devouring His Son • 12 minutes read
"Saturn Devouring His Son" is a painting by Francisco Goya that is part of his series of murals known as the Black Paintings...

The photo of Pope Francis wearing a fashionable puffy jacket is a fake!

Lifestyle • 2 minutes read
The art created by the AI allowed anyone to create their own images, and this image is fake. Pablo, the creator of this image learned a lot from the fake pope and his puffy jacket, reminding us to be skeptical when we see something online.

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