Great Art & Artists
Look at our blog posts featuring some of the most renowned artists that have ever lived.
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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,…
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Where Is Royal Copenhagen Made?
When I was in Copenhagen many years ago, I picked up some Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines for my mother. I visited some of the Royal Copenhagen shops in downtown Copenhagen. The shops that carry the Royal Copenhagen brand showed how important Royal Copenhagen is to Denmark’s identity. Royal Copenhagen is now made in Thailand and…
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John Albert Bauer, Sweden’s Gnomes and Troll Artist (1882-1918)
In today’s culture, gnomes and trolls have become very popular. Many people do not know who the original artist started this trend. John Albert Bauer is the Swedish artist and illustrator most widely known for his gnomes and trolls. Because of his detail in studying the Sami people in Northern Sweden, he used many of…
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Why Jeff Koons Made Puppy and Other Facts
One of Jeff Koon’s most famous art exhibitions is called Puppy. Before finding its permanent home at the Guggenheim Museum, the Puppy art exhibit has traveled the world. Jeff Koons created Puppy’s art exhibition for everyone viewing it to feel optimism and security. He uses both flowers and a puppy for his installation as those are…
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Paul Gauguin’s Controversial Life, Art, and Death
Paul Gauguin was a very influential artist in the post-impressionism period. Like Vincent van Gogh, he was never truly appreciated until after his death. Paul Gauguin’s life was controversial. Paul Gauguin is considered one of the best Post-Impressionism artists of all time. He is best known for many of his artwork about French Polynesia. Paul’s…
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Grandma Moses Sold Her First Painting At Age 79 – And Other Facts
When I started painting, I was worried that I was starting at an age older than most. My mother pointed out that Grandma Moses was old when she began painting. Grandma Moses started painting at the age of 78 and sold her first paintings at 79. She lived to be 101 years old, and throughout…
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Abstract Painting Skills And An Artist’s Drawing Ability
How Can You Tell If An Abstract Painting Is Done By An Artist Who Cannot Draw? When an artist is trained in drawing, composition, and color theory, their formal or informal training is reflected in their artwork. You can tell the artist’s skills by executing the painting using their drawing, composition, and color theory skills.…
