Art News and Articles
Claude Monet, Artist Profile
A concise biography of Claude Monet, father of Impressionism, with refernces to some of his modt famous paintings during his long career as an impressionist artist.
Félix Vallotton , Artist Profile
A detailed profile of the artist Félix Vallotton highlighting important works from the various stages in his career.
The Hudson River School Art Movement
Searching for a national style of art, the American landscape itself - large and untamed - became the focus of the Hudson River School painters. American expansion and Manifest Destiny imbued the untamed countryside with the symbolism of the country's promised prosperity and limitless resources. The terrain provided an alternative to European culture and history; it became a picturesque, patriotic, and inspirational theme.
Jean-Léon Gérôme, Artist Profile
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824 – 1904) was a French painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. His paintings were widely reproduced, so much so that he was arguably the world's most famous living artist by 1880. The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, Greek mythology, Orientalism, portraits, and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. He is considered one of the most important painters from this academic period. He was also a teacher with a long list of students.
Images of Paris - Street Scenes
Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, Neo-Impressionism, Divisionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Art Deco and Abstract art movements evolved in Paris. In the late 19th century and early 20th century many artists worldwide flocked to Paris to exhibit their works in the numerous salons and expositions, such as the Salon d'Automne and Salon des Indépendants, to make a name for themselves.
We have curated some of our favourite paintings of Paris from some well known artists
We have curated some of our favourite paintings of Paris from some well known artists
Five Shocking Paintings
Discover why these paintings were so shocking to the public and art community when they were first unveiled. Some are still shocking today while others need some explanationfor todays audience.
36 Views of Mount Fuji
The definitive guide to the famous woodblock print series, 36 Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai with images and descriptions of all 46 of the extended print series.
Beach Scenes - Sunshine and Sea Paintings
Beach paintings have been popular with artists and their patrons for a very long time. They invariable convey a unique spirit and an intriguing subtext. Most of the really memorable...
What is Giclee Fine Art Printing
Confused by printing terms and jargon? Read our concise guide on giclée fine art printing and discover how our prints reach museum quality standard for art reproduction.
The Impressionists
The Impressionism art style was one of the most important and influential developments in Western art in the 19th century.
