Art History

September 5, 2022

What is Modern Art? Exploring the Movements That Define the Groundbreaking Genre

Modern art is renowned for its avant-garde aesthetic and celebrated for its forward-thinking artists. Developing over the course of roughly 100 years, it incorporates many major art movements and has inevitably seen an eclectic range of styles. In order to trace modern art's remarkable evolution, one must recognize and understand the many genres that compose it. To do this, however, it is helpful to come up with a modern art definition. What is Modern Art?

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September 2, 2022

Evolution of Picasso’s Iconic Self-Portraits From Age 15 to 90

Known as one of the most prolific painters of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was undoubtedly a man of many talents. The Spanish artist experimented with and excelled in many mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpting and collaging. In addition to different art forms and unique materials, however, Picasso also worked in a spectacular array of styles.

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August 25, 2022

Discover the 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold in the World

It's difficult to put a price tag on a masterpiece. Today, the vast majority of famous paintings belong to museums like the Louvre and the Getty and can be viewed by visitors all year round. However, some select works of art have remained in private collections for most of their provenance. This list examines the 10 most expensive paintings ever sold between private parties.

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August 13, 2022

Centuries-Old “Magic Mirror” Discovered Hiding in Storage at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what's the greatest surprise of them all? For researchers at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the shock of discovering a “magic mirror” within the museum's holdings was a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. The antique mirror is crafted from elegant bronze, shined to reflective perfection. For most of its over 50 years in the collections, the mirror was largely considered unexceptional.

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