Art History

Are you passionate about art or eager to expand your knowledge of iconic artists and movements? Explore our Art History section for in-depth insights, fascinating stories, and expert tips. Start your journey to becoming an art expert today!

The Canon of Proportions in Ancient Greek Sculpture: Searching for a Divine Ideal

The canon of proportions marked a turning point in the history of beauty. Let's discover its history and its foundations!

04/07/2022

Venus in Art History

With Artsper, relive the impact of the beautiful Venus in art history, through time periods and artistic movements!

29/06/2022

The Legacy of 'Big Eyes' Painter Margaret Keane

Known for her painted portraits of subjects with big eyes, Margaret Keane leaves behind a legacy. Discover her story with Artsper!

27/06/2022

The Legacy of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring

If you would like to know what makes Vermeer's paintings so crucial for art history, Artsper reveals all the secrets to its success!

23/06/2022

7 Dorothea Lange Images You Should Know

Dorothea Lange has marked the history of art and the 20th century. Discover 7 stunning examples of Dorothea Lange's photos!

21/06/2022

The Impact of Tracey Emin's My Bed

Tracey Emin's “My Bed” proudly displays the artist’s dirty laundry in public. Whilst creating quite the outcry, this conceptual art piece created a lasting impact that has got us still writing about the piece some two decades later. Let's find out why!

12/06/2022

The Role of Art Reviews: Transmit, Judge & Shape

While the art review has existed for a long time, it still a mysterious field. But what exactly is its role? Let’s discover it!

23/05/2022

How Manet Changed Art History

Édouard Manet impacted the future of art as we know it. Together, let’s explore his change-making career how Manet changed art history!

18/05/2022

Sculpture and Allegory

Sculpture and allegory are theoretical concepts of the same design. One could go as far as to say that sculpture is founded in allegory. Discover the world of sculptural allegory with Artsper today!

15/05/2022

The Legacy of Rembrandt's Paintings

One of the masters of painting, Rembrandt had a considerable influence on art history. With Artsper, dive into his work!

09/05/2022

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!

02/05/2022

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.

02/05/2022

Michelangelo's 3 Most Iconic Sculptures

How did Michelangelo's sculptures shape the history of art? To find out, discover these 3 emblematic sculptures by Michelangelo.

19/04/2022

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.

17/04/2022

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...

15/04/2022

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.

13/04/2022

The Most Famous Picnic Grounds in Art History

Today, Artsper explains how Seurat’s iconic picnic grounds innovated and transformed 19th-century art history.

09/04/2022

8 Female Renaissance and Baroque Artists You Should Know

The issue of representation is a reoccurring predicament throughout art history. Artsper analyzes 8 female Renaissance and Baroque artists!

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