Art History

May 29, 2021

What is the Great Sphinx? Discover the History Behind the Ancient Egyptian Monument

Situated amongst the iconic Great Pyramids is a monument as equally impressive and emblematic of Ancient Egyptian engineering: the Great Sphinx of Giza. Although sphinxes appeared in art throughout the ancient world, this colossal statue remains the most well-known depiction of the mythological creature. The 240-foot-long statue was carved out of one piece of limestone by hundreds of workers, and, at one time, completely painted.

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May 16, 2021

5 Facts About Marcel Duchamp, the Pioneering Artist Responsible For Dadaism

Alongside ubiquitous names such as Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, there is another person who greatly influenced the course of 20th-century art. French-American artist Marcel Duchamp was a pioneering figure in the avant-garde “anti-art” movement known as Dadaism. His unusual approach to art attempted to question the very notion of why it exists and why people cherish it.

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April 24, 2021

6 Famous Abstract Expressionists Who Boldly Defined the Experimental Movement

Abstract Expressionism developed in New York in the 1940s and 1950s among artists who focused on visualizing the subconscious. The pioneering painters matured as artists at a time when America was suffering economically after World War II. Abstract Expressionists sought to champion the American spirit and freedom by creating art that was bold, fearless, and full of emotion.

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