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3 weeks ago | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Anna Ingram |Valeria Kumekina |Tommy Thiange |Rachel Witte
Brak kategorii Artist Stories The Northern Renaissance took place in Europe north of the Alps, primarily in regions like the Netherlands, Germany, France, and England. Artists like Jan van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Hans Holbein the Younger focused on meticulous detail, realism, and accurate depictions of the natural world. While religious themes were familiar, Northern artists also explored portraiture and landscapes, reflecting a new interest in the material world.
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2 months ago | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Anna Ingram |Javier Miguel
The apparent sweetness of this work by John Collier (1850–1934), a Pre-Raphaelite painter, is a wonderful testimony of the two sides of Lilith’s figure. Juggling between the images of sensuality, beauty, and that of a cold murderess, Collier is one of the artists who has transformed her image. From the Assyrio-Babylonian goddess, later known as the first woman in Jewish mythology, Lilith slowly turns into a powerful icon.
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2 months ago | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Anna Ingram |Javier Miguel |Maya Tola
Baroque From Ancient Rome to the Renaissance and Rococo, the timeless appeal of the Apollo and Daphne myth spans centuries of artistic expression. The myth of Apollo and Daphne is one of the most enduring tales from Greek mythology. It has been depicted in various famous works, symbolizing themes of unrequited love, transformation, and the tension between human desire and divine will.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Tom Anderson |Errika Gerakiti |Anna Ingram |Bec Brownstone
Painting min Read Any biography of Carel Fabritius (Dutch, 1622–1654) is necessarily short; there simply is not much known about him. He was born in Beemster, a small village in a muddy mess of a polder in the north of Holland. As a young man, he studied with Rembrandt in Amsterdam, did his first paintings in the master’s studio, moved back to Beemster for a while, and eventually relocated to Delft.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Anna Ingram |Javier Miguel |Nikolina Konjevod
Art Forms The Counter-Reformation was the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation spreading through Europe during the Renaissance. During a time of confusion, Catholic leaders spread religious art to influence people and reaffirm their beliefs. Here are five things you need to know about how the Counter-Reformation influenced art. 1.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Tom Anderson |Errika Gerakiti |Anna Ingram |Bec Brownstone
Painting min Read As a scientist, I have always been attracted to images of science in works of art—whether a portrait of Newton, a depiction of Galileo using his telescope, or an alchemist plying his mysterious craft. Two paintings by Johannes Vermeer show scientists at the Eureka moment of discovery—that moment when observations transform into an epiphany. That moment can be seen in The Astronomer, as the scientist moves his index finger out of the way to focus on a detail on the globe.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Zuzanna Stanska |Errika Gerakiti |Anna Ingram |Bec Brownstone
Painting min Read European Art Between 2019 and 2023, coronavirus hit the globe and changed millions of lives. But the uncertainties caused by COVID has resonated with a much earlier point in human history. We might find a similar sentiment when looking at the ways artists depicted plagues. Plagues were seen as untreatable for centuries. The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Joanna Kaszubowska |Iolanda Munck |Javier Miguel |Anna Ingram
Art Travels Barcelona = Gaudí, we all know that. For football fans, it is also the famous Barça, the team with the motto: “More than a club”. And so it is with Barcelona, the city is more than Gaudí, especially when it comes to art. Join us to explore 10 Romanesque art treasures from the collection of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya in Barcelona. 1.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Anna Ingram |Tom Anderson |Maya Tola |Nikolina Konjevod
Painting min Read Art History 101 European Art According to Greek Mythology, Orpheus was a singer, musician, and poet. Therefore, he was often depicted in paintings and sculptures, singing in Thracian dress (traditional Greek clothing for that region). As the tale goes, Orpheus had the sweetest singing voice, and wild beasts would follow him while plants would bow down. This legend was depicted through art, along with other stories of his life.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
dailyartmagazine.com | Jimena Aullet |Andra Patricia Ritisan |Anna Ingram |Maya Tola
Baroque min Read Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painter of remarkable skill, left an indelible mark on art history. His signature style of refined portraits and dynamic compositions were widely admired and emulated. Here are 10 fascinating facts about Anthony van Dyck, his artistic journey and personal life, that might surprise you. They will, however, explain how his unique approach solidified his place among the Old Masters and inspired future generations of artists. 1.
