Art History, from Prehistoric to Contemporary. This is a community of art enthusiasts interested in a vast range of movements, styles, media, and methodologies. From novice to professional, please feel free to share your favorite articles, essays, and discussions on artists and artworks.
371.7K members. The best post we have captured here reached 38.9K upvotes, which works out to 105 per 1,000 members.
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In the 1950s, a group of Black painters who became known as 'The Highwaymen' created a style of oil landscapes to sell along the highway, as they wer…
Update: I flew to Madrid to see my favourite painting!
What are examples of old paintings that seem modern and ahead of its time/era? Here are some of my personal favourites
Items stolen from the Louvre today:
The Louvre was almost empty yesterday
I can't believe this painting was made in 1657! ( The Little Street by Johannes Vermeer)
Yuko Tatsushima- I Cannot be a Bride Anymore (1999)
This is an unfinished painting of a Spanish noblewoman from 1775. Not much is known about the mysterious woman and it’s unknown why the artist painti…
What are some paintings/works that feel distinctly not of their actual time to you? My favorite example is “Portrait of Bernardo de Galvez” circa 179…
Favorite art depicting harsh weather
Within four times the member count either way, so the comparison is fair. Sorted by upside.
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