Hugo Simberg uses his art to depict concepts that often transcend the physical world. One’s thoughts and feelings around death are unique and nearly impossible to explain. Simberg somehow manages to visually show us not only our thoughts around death and dying but the feelings of Death itself through his painting “Death Listens”. Where is …
The combination of sharp lines placed tastefully around soft corners and an image that depicts a scene that strikes confusion in the viewer’s eyes; the “Flower Carrier” has everything needed to make it an eye-catching painting. Flower Carrier centers around the life of the Mexican poor, a theme that Rivera was close to throughout his …
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While the classicists favored perfection, contemporary art is more about the intention behind every stroke. An accurate understanding of the human anatomy was a coveted skill among artists during the renaissance. However, in the 19th and 20th centuries, artists took the liberty to express themselves freely through the body. Paul Cézanne’s “The Large Bathers” is one …
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Pablo Ruiz Picasso started painting when he was only eight years old in 1889. Before 1911, Picasso lived in extreme poverty, alone, and had only a few friends. The beginning of the 20th century was a difficult time for him during which his depressed mood was almost always expressed in his work. During this time …
It is unclear as to who commissioned “The Swing” by Fragonard, however, several features of the painting hint toward their identity. The painting is sensual, rich, small, and thereby meant for a private collection. Researchers theorize that the painting has been commissioned by a member of the French Royal Court. Here’s an in-depth analysis of …
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