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September 29, 2019

How a “Very Paintable” House Inspired ‘American Gothic,’ a Modernist Masterpiece

In the early to mid-20th century, many American artists flocked to the country's major metropolises. From the California Impressionists who set up camp in the state's coastal cities to the Abstract Expressionists whose home base was in bustling New York City, these modernists found success in these urban settings.

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September 27, 2019

6 Eye-Opening Facts About Eccentric Artist Andy Warhol

In the 1950s, Pop Art made its debut in Post-War Britain and America.

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September 22, 2019

8 Caravaggio Paintings That Broke All the Rules (and Where to See Them)

The story of Michelangelo Merisi—better known as Caravaggio—is one of talent and turbulence.

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September 18, 2019

How Music Played a Pivotal Role in the Colorful Avant-Garde Direction of Modern Art

It's no secret that artists often look to other creative figures, styles, and movements for inspiration. In addition to fine art influences, however, many of art history's most prominent players also employed more personal muses. Much like Frida Kahlo‘s interest in her Mexican heritage and Salvador Dalí‘s dive into his subconscious, painter Paul Klee, for example, was influenced by his own musical background.

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September 15, 2019

How the Hudson River School Became America’s First Art Movement

During the 19th century, a group of American painters dedicated themselves to cultivating a style that would have its roots...

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September 8, 2019

How Diego Rivera Shaped Mexican Muralism, a 50-Year Movement Sparked by the Revolution

For centuries, the fresco has served as an important method of mural-making.

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September 1, 2019

8 Famous Artists’ Studios You Can Visit Today

There are many ways you can familiarize yourself with the life and work of famous artists. While studying their oeuvres and seeing their work in museums is a great start, nothing is quite as revealing as a glimpse inside their workspaces.

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August 30, 2019

You Can Spend a Night in a Room Inspired by an Edward Hopper Painting

You may have wondered what it would be like to step inside a painting, but what about sleeping in one?

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August 25, 2019

The Origins of Expressionism, an Evocative Movement Inspired by Emotional Experience

There are many movements that make up what we know today as “modern art.

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August 23, 2019

How Caryatids Have Beautifully Blended Sculpture and Architecture Since Ancient Times

When you think of marble statues, what comes to mind? You most likely imagine sculptures of freestanding figures, like the Venus de Milo and David. In addition to these decorative works of art, however, some marble creations are functional, like the ancient caryatid. Part figurative female sculpture and part architectural element, the caryatid has helped creatively carry the weight of buildings for thousands of years.

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