Art History

July 4, 2023

Romanticism: An Art Movement That Emphasized Emotion and Turned to the Sublime

Throughout art history, many major art movements emerged in response to existing artistic approaches. Pre-Raphaelite painting, for example, was born out of a dislike of the Renaissance, while Rococo artists built upon the opulence of Baroque art. Though this phenomenon has manifested time and time again, it reached a peak with the onset of Romanticism, an early 19th-century movement that rejected the formality of Neoclassicism and, instead, embraced emotion.

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June 29, 2023

How Much Do You Know About Monet? [Quiz]

Claude Monet is known as the father of Impressionism and remains one of the most famous painters of all time. Known for his incredible landscape paintings and ability to artistically interpret the fleeting aspect of nature, his work continues to capture the public's imagination. That's why, for this week's quiz, we thought that we'd test your knowledge of this popular artist. How much do you really know about Monet's life and work?

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June 5, 2023

Learn About Richard Scarry, the Children’s Book Author Who Illustrated Animals Like People

Children’s books are an important part of growing up. One of their benefits is that they allow kids to be delighted by pictures and ignite their imaginations. Richard Scarry was a prolific children’s book author and illustrator who personified animals with a charming whimsy that has been loved for generations. Scarry is perhaps most famous for his Best Book Ever series which showcases the fictional world of Busytown.

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My Modern Met

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