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Is Johannes Vermeer A Renaissance Artist?
Johannes Vermeer is often considered a Renaissance artist; it can be confusing about precisely what art movement he is part of. Johannes Vermeer is not a Renaissance artist but is considered a Baroque artist. He is usually referred to as a Dutch Baroque artist and painter in the Dutch Golden Age Era. Johannes Vermeer’s paintings…
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How Much Is Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With A Pearl Earring Worth?
One of Johanne Vermeer’s most iconic paintings is the Girl With A Pearl Earring. The Girl With A Pearl Earring is one of Vermeer’s paintings that most people recognize. Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With A Pearl Earring is a priceless work of art. The painting is at the Muaritshuis Museum and would never be sold, but…
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The Influences Of Caravaggio’s Painting Techniques On Rembrandt
When we look at great artists, the name Rembrandt comes to mind, and Caravaggio. Both men are great artists who influenced others. The Italian artist Caravaggio influenced many Baroque artists. Even though he never met Rembrandt, and Rembrandt had not personally seen it in any of his paintings, Caravaggio still influenced Rembrandt; Caravaggio influenced how…
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20 Interesting Facts About Rembrandt
Rembrandt is one of the most famous painters who has ever lived. Rembrandt’s life is filled with many interesting facts. Like many artists who have lived, their lives and art make a fascinating history. Rembrandt was not only an exceptional artist but also had quite a fascinating history filled with interesting facts. 20 of our…
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Why Is Rembrandt Known By His First Name?
Like many other great artists, such as Michelangelo, Titian, and Raphael, Rembrandt is known by only his first name. We are not sure why Rembrandt is known by only his first name, but from 1633 until he died in 1669, he signed his art as “Rembrandt.” Before this, he had several other ways that he…
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About Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflower Paintings – In His Own Words
Growing up, I remember my mother had a reproduction Van Gogh painting in our kitchen of one of Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. His sunflower painting is some of his most famous paintings and what many people know him for. We know that Vincent van Gogh loved Sunflowers, so it is no surprise that he…
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Why Vincent Van Gogh Was Not Appreciated During His Lifetime?
Today Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most popular Post-impressionist painters ever to live. Van Gogh is always listed in the top ten artists to have ever lived. Vincent Van Gogh was not widely known or appreciated during his lifetime. Vincent Van Gogh died too young. His style and type of work, including techniques,…
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Vincent Van Gogh Mark Making Techniques, Drawing Media Influences On Art
An artist’s use of materials can directly influence their style of painting. This was particularly true with Vincent Van Gogh and his unique painting style. Vincent Van Gogh used fascinating mark-marking techniques to use materials for his drawings and other media. Van Gogh used pencils, pens, ink, and paints. He also had unique brushstrokes in…
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Vincent Van Gogh’s Myth Of Selling Only One Painting
There is a myth that Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. We know he did not sell many paintings during his lifetime. Vincent Van Gogh was known to trade some of his paintings with other artists or even to give them away. The Red Vineyard is the leading painting people know…