There is no relationship quite like that between a mother and child. Children seek refuge, comfort and solace in their mother on an instinctual level that is often beyond our ability to put into words. The bond between a mother and her child is as strong as any familial connection known to humans. Artists throughout … Read more
The Neoclassical era began in the latter part of the 18th century after a focus on Greek and Roman Classical themes became popular with fledgling artists and students. It was quite common during this time for most aspiring artists from Europe to travel to Italy and Greece in their efforts to study some of the … Read more
Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political commander who came to prominence during the French Revolutionary Wars and conducted numerous victorious operations. From 1799 until 1804, he served as the de facto head of the French Republic as First Consul. Napoleon I reigned as Emperor of France … Read more
Modern art defines the forms and ideas of art developed during the period approximately from the 1860s to the 1970s, and encompasses creative work made during that time period. The word is most often linked with art in which old conventions have been abandoned in favor of innovation. However, it should not be confused with … Read more
The French Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment both had a profound impact on the artistic landscape of the 18th century. Both of these occurrences significantly impacted the art world. Much of 18th-century painting can be categorized under the Rococo and Neoclassicism periods, with the former representing a continuation of the Baroque style and the … Read more
Dutch painting is the history of visual arts in the Netherlands after the separation of the United Provinces from Flanders. Early Netherlandish painting and Dutch and Flemish Renaissance art cover earlier painting in the region. The history of Dutch art is dominated by Dutch Golden Age painting, which lasted from roughly 1620 to 1680 and … Read more
Frida Kahlo is regarded as one of Mexico’s most talented painters and a self-portrait master. Kahlo was born in Mexico City in 1907. She recovered from polio as a child, but she walked with a limp due to the virus’s damage to her leg and foot. Kahlo was a passenger on a bus that hit … Read more
Edgar Degas (27 September 1917 – 19 July 1834) was a French Impressionist painter best known for his pastel sketches and oil paintings. Additionally, Degas created bronze sculptures, prints, and sketches. Degas is particularly well-known for his depictions of dancers; more than half of his paintings include dancers. Although Degas is often considered as a … Read more
Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter who was a key figure in the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt is well-known for his paintings, murals, drawings, and other works of art. Klimt’s principal topic was the female body, and his paintings are characterized by open sexuality. Landscapes were among … Read more
Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954) was a French artist recognized for his use of color as well as his fluid and unique draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printer, and sculptor, but he is best known as a painter. Matisse, along with Pablo Picasso, is widely considered as one of … Read more