Art History

August 27, 2018

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Usually, an artist's “early work” refers to pieces completed at the start of their career. In the case of modern master Pablo Picasso, however, the oldest examples of his artistic talent date back much further—beginning, unbelievably, when he was just a child. The prolific painter would go on to have many stylistic changes throughout his long career, but his early period is a peek into his early artistic development.

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August 7, 2018

Leonardo Da Vinci’s To-Do List Proves He’s a True Renaissance Man

Many of us are list makers. Lists can help us keep our lives organized, track our goals, and provide a roadmap of ideas and desires. In the digital age, putting pen to paper, creating lists, and keeping notebooks are seeing a surprising resurgence. Just look at the bullet journal trend. But there's one man that takes list making to another level—Leonardo Da Vinci.

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July 15, 2018

Fascinating Paintings Reveal the Unique Studios of 5 Famous Artists

For centuries, painters have adopted the art studio as subject matter. Popular among Old Masters and modern artists alike, this iconography  can offer an intimate glimpse into an individual's creative practice. While many artists have given viewers a painterly peek into their workspaces, certain set-ups stand out from the rest. Here, we explore these unique studios through the eyes of the artists who worked in them.

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June 8, 2018

The Story Behind Renoir’s Impressionist Masterpiece ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’

For years, viewers have been captivated by Luncheon of the Boating Party, an Impressionist masterpiece by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. In addition to its refined brushwork and eye-catching color palette, the piece is celebrated for simultaneously showcasing Renoir's three signature subjects: portraiture, still-life depictions, and en plein air settings. The Painting At 51″ x 68″, Luncheon of the Boating Party is one of Renoir's largest paintings. It was painted in 1881 and shown at the Seventh Impressionist Exhibition the following year, where it was overwhelmingly praised by critics.

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