In 1974, legendary performance artist Marina Abramović performed Rhythm 0, a daring 6-hour work inviting her audience to do anything to her unmoving body. Through her work, Abramović attempted to explore human nature when given complete freedom and themes of sexual violation.
Nothing represents the opulence of the 1920s quite like Tamara de Lempicka‘s art.
Aesthetically ornate and conceptually transcendent, the Gothic style has become one of the world's most distinctive architectural movements.
Michelangelo's defiant David statue has captivated the world for centuries. Considered one of art history's major masterpieces, the marble sculpture showcases both the artist's skill and the fine art focus that defines the Renaissance. Since its debut in the early 16th century, artists and art connoisseurs alike have admired the piece. Esteemed artist, writer, and historian Giorgio Vasari noted that “no other artwork is equal to it in any respect, with such just proportion, beauty and excellence did Michelangelo finish it.
When we think about the “greatest” of all time, what does that really mean? What earns someone that title?
Embed from Getty Images One of the most famous living artists from Latin America, Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero...
The Olympic opening ceremonies are watched by millions of people around the globe and this year's spectacle in Paris was no exception. Breaking from tradition, it was a huge celebration on the River Seine instead of being based in a stadium. There were plenty of heart-stopping moments, from a speedboat filled with Olympic champions to a comeback performance by Celine Dion.
Many of the most famous paintings in history depict scenes created entirely within an artist's mind.
Our four-legged friends are often the muses for art of all kinds.
Renaissance master Titian is one of the greatest proponents of classical Venetian painting. Known for his expressive use of color, his career spanned most of the 16th century and his work was celebrated by royalty across Europe. His reputation in art history circles has never waned, as a recent early work sold at auction proves. On July 2, The Rest on the Flight to Egypt sold for $22 million at Christie's.
Researchers believe that they found the oldest example of figurative rock art in a cave on the Indonesian island of...
Hieronymus Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the world's most recognizable paintings, thanks to the artist's incorporation...
