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Ancient Egyptian Art History: A Journey Through Timeless Creativity
When we think of Ancient Egypt, images of pyramids, grand tombs, and hieroglyphs often come to mind. But the history of Ancient Egyptian Art is far richer. It spans nearly…
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s Hunters in the Snow Analysis
We are all familiar with the great artists of the Italian Renaissance – names like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael easily come to mind. However, the Renaissance wasn’t confined to…
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The 5 Impressionism Art Characteristics
What is it about the Impressionism art movement that makes it one of the most influential and popular movements? The characteristics of Impressionism art were new, exciting, and radical. In…
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6 Famous Self-Portraits from Art History (Art Selfies)
The first photographed selfie is said to have been captured in 1839. (Although the word selfie didn’t originate until 2002.) With today’s front-facing camera, millions of selfies are taken every…
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How to Understand Mondrian’s Composition with Red Blue and Yellow
Composition with Red Blue and Yellow is a post-WWI piece completed in 1930 by Piet Mondrian. At first glance, the painting may seem unimpressive to the average viewer. It seems…
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