Impressionism : 21 Articles

Read 21 exclusive articles related to "Impressionism" on ArtMajeur magazine

Love in Art History: From the Renaissance to Pop Art

Art history • 11 minutes read
From the ethereal sculptures of ancient Greece to the passionate expressions of the Baroque, and on to the bold transformations of Cubism and Pop Art, love is analyzed and dissected through various artistic movements that have captured and reinterpreted its changing essence...

Peter Doig: Master of Dreamscapes and Auction Record

Artist portraits • 8 minutes read
Peter Doig is a Scottish-born contemporary painter renowned for his dreamlike landscapes that blur the boundaries between reality and the surreal. His works often feature rich, evocative colors and unique compositions, allowing viewers to engage with a sense of both familiarity and mystery...

Matisse’s Journey: From Fauvism to Timeless Cut-Outs

Artist Portrait • 7 minutes read
Henri Matisse, born on December 31, 1869, in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, was a pioneering French artist known for his mastery of color and innovative draughtsmanship, whose work spanned over half a century, establishing him as a central figure in the evolution of modern art.

Under the Eiffel Tower: French Art Movements Explored through Artmajeur

French art history • 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...

La Psyché': London's National Gallery obtains its first Eva Gonzalès Impressionist painting

Art news • 2 minutes read
The acquisition, occurring just a month before the museum's 200th anniversary, marks Gonzalès as only the 20th female artist whose work is included in the collection...

Top 10 Impressionist Paintings

Impressionism • 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...

Claude Monet

Claude Monet • 10 minutes read
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. He is best known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and his innovative approach to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his works.

Édouard Manet

Famous artist • 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.

Edgar Degas

Famous artist • 9 minutes read
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work showcased his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of modern life, particularly emphasizing subjects like ballet dancers, racehorses, and everyday urban scenes.

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat

Famous artist • 10 minutes read
"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is a famous painting created by the French artist Georges Seurat. Completed in 1884, it is considered one of the most iconic examples of the technique known as pointillism.

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