Art History

June 30, 2019

9 Sun-Dappled Impressionist Paintings to Get You in the Summer Spirit

No artists have captured the carefree nature of the summertime quite like the Impressionists. With an inherent interest in painting en plein air, the season's warm weather, ample sunlight, and long, leisurely days made summer particularly appealing to the artists, whose sun-dappled canvases continue to make a splash today. In order to illustrate this artistic interest, we've put together a selection of our favorite seasonal Impressionist paintings.

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June 12, 2019

How Impressionism Changed the Art World and Continues to Inspire Us Today

Admired by art experts, popular with the public, and widely exhibited in the world's top museums, Impressionism has dominated the art world for nearly 150 years. Renowned for its painters' pioneering approach to art, the groundbreaking genre has facilitated the emergence and shaped the evolution of several art movements, solidifying its role as the catalyst of modern art. While Impressionism's distinctive aesthetic is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, the context of the canvases is just as captivating.

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May 27, 2019

6 Facts About Gertrude Stein, One of Modern Art’s Most Important Collectors

Few collectors have had as great an impact on modern art as Gertrude Stein. Living and liaising in early 20th-century Paris, Stein had connections to some of the period's most important artists. Her close-knit relationships with figures like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse enabled her to foster incredible friendships while building a world-famous art collection. Curious to learn more about the exceptional life and work of Gertrude Stein?

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