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Who Is The Most Underrated Renaissance Artist?
The Renaissance was a significant era of art, which also included a lot of intrigue and competition among many of the top Renaissance artists. In this competition, some great artists got lost or fell by the wayside. Sebastiano del Piombo was an extremely talented Italian high renaissance painter who showed us his pure gift and…
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50 + Quotes From Renaissance Artists
The renaissance was a modern time for art during the 14th, 15th, and 16th Centuries. It is also the period in European history that marked the transition from the dark Middle Ages to the modern era known as the renaissance period. 50 Plus Quotes From Renaissance Artists That We Love! We are a great fan…
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Why Was The Human Figure So Important To Renaissance Art?
Many things influenced Renaissance artists, and one of the most important things that they were influenced by was the human body or human figure. This could be seen in the realism of their artistic work. The human figure was significant to Renaissance artists and showed the realistic human form. The artists understood that to show…
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The American Regionalism Style, Grant Wood & The American Gothic Painting
One of the most iconic American paintings is the art by Grant Wood, known as American Gothic. This painting is perhaps one of the best well-known American Regionalism paintings. The American Regionalism art style was a movement that was popular during the American Great Depression. The movement was about painting a realistic picture of America’s…
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Artemisia Gentileschi’s Major Works Of Art
Artemisia Gentileschi was a crucial Italian artist who lived from the late 16th Century to the mid-17th Century. She is known as a woman who broke many gender barriers in her art. Artemisia Gentileschi painted many significant works of art as a full-time artist during her lifetime. She was an extremely gifted artist who gave…
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Artemisia Gentileschi And Breaking Gender Barriers In Art
In the 17th century in Italy, women had two career choices – join a convent and become a nun or become a wife and mother. The laws also dictated that the man in the women’s lives, such as their fathers, husbands, and even sons, would make all the decisions for their lives. Women during this…
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British Renaissance Artists And Art
When most people think of the Renaissance, they think about Italy. This is because the main movement of the Renaissance was in Italy, but the Renaissance also happened in other parts of Europe, such as Britain. The Renaissance in Britain, known as the English Renaissance, took place from the early 16th century to the early…
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Why The Painting American Gothic Is Called That?
One of America’s most iconic paintings is Grant Woods’ 1930s American Gothic. This painting is perhaps one of the most famous American paintings. The American Gothic painting is named after the gothic-style windows Grant Wood found on a small house in Eldon, Iowa. To him, these gothic-style windows seemed out of place for such a…
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Hawaiian Native Art – 8 Artists To Discover
Hawaii is a tropical paradise filled with sandy, pristine beaches. But Hawaii also has a vibrant culture filled with many legends, traditions, and Hawaiian art. Hawaiian native art is an art movement that reflects Hawaii’s culture, people, legends, and traditions. The Hawaiian native artists all captured the richness of the native Hawaiian life, landscape, culture,…
