Bewitched! Women as Witches in Art History
From wicked old crones to modern spiritual mediums, you’ll be spell-bound by this walk back in time discovering Witch Art! Continue reading Bewitched! Women as Witches in Art History
Category: A closer look
Want to learn more about your favourite artist or brush up on your art history knowledge? Read our Closer Look section and become a contemporary art expert!
10 Things to Know About Salvador Dalí
Dali, a key figure of surrealism, stood out for both his talents as an artist and his eccentric personality. Here are a few anecdotes about the artist! Continue reading 10 Things to Know About Salvador Dalí
10 Things to Know About Henri Matisse
The precursor of Fauvism and the cut paper collage technique, Matisse was one of the major painters of the 20th century. Artsper reveals 10 things to know about Henri Matisse. Continue reading 10 Things to Know About Henri Matisse
How Nature Inspires Aboriginal Art
For more than 50,000 years, Aborigines have developed an invaluable relationship with their land. Discover with Artsper how they draw their inspiration from nature to create striking artworks! Continue reading How Nature Inspires Aboriginal Art
Decoding Symbols in Aboriginal Art
Aboriginal art is rich with symbolism and meaning – use our guide to decode the ancient messages within each intricate artwork ! Continue reading Decoding Symbols in Aboriginal Art
10 Things to Know About… JR
JR is a contemporary photographer and street artist. His specialty? Monumental works! Continue reading 10 Things to Know About… JR
A Brief History of Dance in Art, from Degas to Contemporary Art
Whether it be a celebration, ritualistic or an emotional expression, dance, like other forms of art, also plays a significant cultural role. Explore with Artsper how artists have captured this dynamic, ancient art form with our brief history of dance in art. Continue reading A Brief History of Dance in Art, from Degas to Contemporary Art
8 American Artists Whose Controversial Art Shocked the World
Whether it be a brazen political statement or a radical redefinition of art itself, certain pieces throughout the history of art have shaken up the art world. Discover 8 American artists whose controversial art shocked the world with Artsper! Continue reading 8 American Artists Whose Controversial Art Shocked the World
When the Nude Creates a Scandal in Art
An endless source of inspiration in western art, the nude has always been a way of representing beauty ideals. However, they are sometimes perceived by the public as too erotic. The nude has consequently created much scandal in the art world many times. Here are some of the artworks throughout art history that have caused violent outrage! “Olympia” by Edouard Manet After being rejected at … Continue reading When the Nude Creates a Scandal in Art
A Brief History of Contemporary African Art
Let Artsper introduce you to the beginnings of the African contemporary art, its journey into the mainstream and a little of what the scene looks like today. Continue reading A Brief History of Contemporary African Art