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Understanding Picasso's Ceramics
27 Apr 2022
Understanding Picasso's Ceramics
Picasso's pictorial work is amongst the most famous in the world. It is said that there is a before and after Picasso... But do you know the entirety of his œuvre, including his ceramics?

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What You Need to Know About The Image of The French Revolution
09 May 2022
What You Need to Know About The Image of The French Revolution
What does art say about history and its interpretation? Between myth and testimony, here is all you need to know about the defining image of the French Revolution!
Jeff Koons and His Infamous Balloon Dog
02 May 2022
Jeff Koons and His Infamous Balloon Dog
In 2013, Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog beats a sales record. Artsper tells you more about this sculpture that has animated many debates.
Understanding Picasso's Ceramics
27 Apr 2022
Understanding Picasso's Ceramics
Picasso's pictorial work is amongst the most famous in the world. It is said that there is a before and after Picasso... But do you know the entirety of his œuvre, including his ceramics?
The Lasting Impact of Louise Nevelson's Environmental Art
19 Apr 2022
The Lasting Impact of Louise Nevelson's Environmental Art
Still today, the environmental art of Louise Nevelson remains omnipresent. Artsper explains today the impact of these iconic sculptures.
How Botticelli’s Three Graces Changed Art History
17 Apr 2022
How Botticelli’s Three Graces Changed Art History
From Botticelli to Picasso, the Three Graces have always been a source of inspiration. Discover their influence on art history...
The Dark Side of the Digital Art Market: The Ecological Consequences of NFTs
15 Apr 2022
The Dark Side of the Digital Art Market: The Ecological Consequences of NFTs
Increasingly, the NFT form of crypto art is being held responsible for millions of tons of planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions generated by the cryptocurrencies. Artsper investigates this so-called dark side of the digital art market by investigating the ecological consequences of NFTs.
The Most Famous Picnic Grounds in Art History
13 Apr 2022
The Most Famous Picnic Grounds in Art History
Today, Artsper explains how Seurat’s iconic picnic grounds innovated and transformed 19th-century art history.
The Importance of Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait With Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
04 Apr 2022
The Importance of Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait With Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
Frida Kahlo painted many self-portraits throughout her career. Following her divorce from her ex-husband and fellow Mexican painter Diego Rivera, Kahlo painted the introspective self-portrait Autorretrato con Collar de Espinas that has wowed audiences since.
What Is The Future of Art?
29 Mar 2022
What Is The Future of Art?
The future of art is in cultural, social and technological evolutions. Let's try to anticipate some major trends to come...
The Arts and Crafts Movement and the Environment
25 Mar 2022
The Arts and Crafts Movement and the Environment
The Arts and Crafts movement was born in 1860s England. Famous for its noble materials and sumptuous floral patterns, discover it here!
Artwork Analysis: Vignette (Wishing Well) by Kerry James Marshall
22 Mar 2022
Artwork Analysis: Vignette (Wishing Well) by Kerry James Marshall
Today, Artsper analyzes Vignette (Wishing Well), in which Kerry James Marshall stages Black couples in scenes familiar to a Western audience.
Understanding Hokusai's The Great Wave
12 Mar 2022
Understanding Hokusai's The Great Wave
The Wave of Hokusai is probably the most famous Japanese work in the world. But the work conceals many secrets.
The Pre-Raphaelites in Nature
10 Mar 2022
The Pre-Raphaelites in Nature
The 19th-century artistic movement, the Pre-Raphaelites was formed in opposition to the widespread influence of the Renaissance Master, Raphael. Let's dive into this natural movement!
How A Urinal Changed Art History: The Duchamp Fountain
07 Mar 2022
How A Urinal Changed Art History: The Duchamp Fountain
Just over 100 years ago, Marcel Duchamp achieved what was perhaps the most brilliant and absurd art event of the 20th century. How did Duchamp’s urinal change the art world forever?
Annie Leibovitz and Contemporary Celebrity Photography
28 Feb 2022
Annie Leibovitz and Contemporary Celebrity Photography
Let's dive into the life and a vast portfolio of Annie Leibovitz, who has made her mark on fashion photography!
An Introduction to Romanticism
21 Feb 2022
An Introduction to Romanticism
Romanticism is one of the most impactful turns in art history, which had at once a social, intellectual, artistic, and literary influence. Through Artsper, discover all you need to know about this movement, which shook all of Europe.
What is the Golden Ratio in Art?
18 Feb 2022
What is the Golden Ratio in Art?
A true magic formula that has been seducing people for centuries ! But what is the golden ratio in art? Artsper invites you to discover it!
10 Artworks that Defined the Civil Rights Era
15 Feb 2022
10 Artworks that Defined the Civil Rights Era
Many artists during the 1950s and 1960s were inspired by the revolutionary time. Let’s examine 10 artworks that defined the civil rights era.
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