Art History

October 15, 2022

Discover the Sculptures of Katarzyna Kobro, an Avant-Garde Trailblazer

For many years, Polish sculptor Katarzyna Kobro saw her work overshadowed by the wreckage of World War II. As with many artists working during the period, Kobro's personal and artistic life was completely altered during this period. After growing up during World War I and living in occupied territory during World War II, her story is forever intertwined with these events.

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September 25, 2022

Exploring How Monet’s Famous ‘Haystacks’ Paintings Explored the Beauty of the Changing Seasons

Few painters are as widely known as Claude Monet. Although radical for the time, his expressive depictions of leisurely scenes and picturesque gardens have since charmed the world with their effortless beauty. While some of his artworks, such as the Water Lilies series, are universally known, he created many artworks over the course of his creative career. Among them is the Haystacks series.

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September 17, 2022

Who Was Winslow Homer? Learn About the Life and Art of This Pioneering American Painter

When describing America's most influential artists, no list is complete without mentioning Winslow Homer. Despite his reclusive and introverted nature, he was a preeminent painter in the American realism style, using his mastery of both watercolor and oil to capture everyday moments with effortless brushstrokes. Originally from Boston, most of Homer's oeuvre is based around the New England landscape.

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