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September 24, 2024

Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” Hides Atmospheric Physics

Vincent van Gogh is arguably modern history's most well-known artist. From cutting off his ear to painting with swirling visible brushstrokes, Van Gogh was surprising in many ways. His artistic forays evolved over time as he produced well over 1,500 works. His most famous work is The Starry Night, which features a twirling night sky in vivid brushstrokes above cypress trees.

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May 24, 2024

After Being Postponed for 120 Years, Monet’s ‘Thames’ Paintings Will Finally Exhibit in London

The French painter Claude Monet is widely credited for kicking off the Impressionist movement in 1872 with his painting Impression:...

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March 15, 2024

Monet’s Painting of the Seine River Sells at Auction for $18.5 Million

The world-renowned painter Claude Monet is famous today, and during his time among his Impressionist peers, for his fascination with...

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February 13, 2024

Stolen Van Gogh Painting Recovered in an IKEA Bag Will Go on Display

Artist Vincent van Gogh is one of the world's most famous painters in art history. Known for cutting off his own ear in a depressed period in later life, the painter was a leading figure in the Post-Impressionism movement. But before his vivid swirls and vases of sunflowers, Van Gogh was inspired by realist painters such as Jean-François Millet.

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November 24, 2023

Long-Unseen ‘Water Lilies’ Painting by Monet Sells for $74 Million

Claude Monet's dreamy paintings of water lilies are some of the most recognizable works of art ever created.

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September 4, 2023

Rare Footage From 1915 Captures Claude Monet Painting at His Gardens in Giverny

Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters of the past several centuries.

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July 24, 2023

How This Claude Monet Painting Sparked the Impressionist Movement

Today, Impressionism remains one of the most popular and prevalent types of painting. Considered the catalyst of modern art, the Impressionist genre has played a pivotal role in art history, with its influence evident in a range of artistic practices. Having left such an important legacy, you may be wondering what could have set such a monumental movement in motion.

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June 29, 2023

How Much Do You Know About Monet? [Quiz]

Claude Monet is known as the father of Impressionism and remains one of the most famous painters of all time.

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June 3, 2023

Who Was Auguste Rodin? Get To Know the Famous Sculptor of ‘The Thinker’

Sculpture has been around since ancient days, from the carvings of prehistoric humans to the painted marble busts of the Romans.

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March 16, 2023

Test Your Art Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About Impressionism? [Quiz]

We're back with a new quiz to test your knowledge. Do you love Impressionism? You aren't alone. This iconic art movement continues to be a favorite of art lovers. Maybe you are an art history buff who spends your weekend at the museum or perhaps you are a casual art lover who likes a good Monet.

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