Art History

March 29, 2023

How Vincent van Gogh’s Art Evolved During His Short Life

  The work of Vincent van Gogh is among the most recognizable art in the world. Completed in the second half of the 19th century, the Post-Impressionist‘s collection of drawings and paintings illustrates his artistic interests and the evolution of his practice. While Van Gogh found a significant amount of fame posthumously, his life was not as untroubled as his characteristically colorful canvases would suggest.

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March 23, 2023

Test Your Art Knowledge and Guess the Van Gogh! [Quiz]

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. The Post-Impressionist master continues to be a favorite of art lovers more than 100 years after his death, and his paintings continue to inspire creatives today. While most know The Starry Night, his other works might be harder to name. How many other Van Gogh paintings can you identify? Take this quick, fun quiz to find out.

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March 6, 2023

Van Dyck Painting Bought for $600 Sells for $3 Million at Auction

In the late-20th century, someone discovered a mysterious, beautiful painting in a farm shed in Kinderhook, New York. The oil on wood work depicted a slouched, nude man. Purchased originally for $600, the painting was later identified by scholars as an early study by Anthony van Dyck in preparation for his work St. Jerome. With this recognition, it recently sold for an impressive $3.1 million at a Sotheby's auction.

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February 12, 2023

Largest Ever Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Is Now on View in Amsterdam

Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer only created 37 known works during his lifetime. Now, art history lovers have the opportunity to see 28 of these pieces in the largest exhibition of Vermeer paintings ever. Hosted at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Vermeer features an array of well-known pieces from the artist's oeuvre that prove why he is the “Master of Light.” Museums from around the world, including the U.S.

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