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What exactly is an artist’s proof?
27 Feb 2023
What exactly is an artist’s proof?
Explore the world of printmaking with Artsper today, as we uncover the significance of the often misunderstood term "artist's proof"!

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Why David Hockney's Pool Paintings Are So Popular
10 Aug 2022
Why David Hockney's Pool Paintings Are So Popular
David Hockney has achieved the highest price for a painting of a living artist of all time. So why are David Hockney's pools just so popular?
A Brief History of Bronze Sculpture
03 Aug 2022
A Brief History of Bronze Sculpture
In the course of its history, bronze sculpture has traveled down a rocky road. Join Artsper to explore the history behind bronze sculpture!
The Artists of the South of France
02 Aug 2022
The Artists of the South of France
Come with Artsper as we take a trip to the southern French countryside, and discover some of the legendary artists that found inspiration in this corner of the world.
How NFTs Transformed The Art Market
01 Aug 2022
How NFTs Transformed The Art Market
In 4 years, NFTs have invaded the digital world. Discover the impact of the NFTs art market on the rest of the world!
Mount Olympus: How We Portray Paradise In Art
27 Jul 2022
Mount Olympus: How We Portray Paradise In Art
Whatever your own idea of paradise is, join Artsper as we explore portrayals of paradise in art through the ages!
How Picasso's Guernica Painting Changed Our View On War
25 Jul 2022
How Picasso's Guernica Painting Changed Our View On War
Artsper explains today what makes Picasso's Guernica painting a timeless allegory, an a part of 20th-century fascist history.
Why Are Marble Sculptures So Popular?
20 Jul 2022
Why Are Marble Sculptures So Popular?
What is it about marble that sculptors across the ages have been unable to resist? Join Artsper to uncover the history of marble sculpture.
How the Renaissance Influences Pop Culture Today
20 Jul 2022
How the Renaissance Influences Pop Culture Today
Famous Renaissance art is frequently reproduced in pop culture. Discover contemporary creators inspired by the Renaissance today!
Why Do Great Artists Move to New Mexico?
15 Jul 2022
Why Do Great Artists Move to New Mexico?
It is a long-standing artistic tradition to escape into nature to find inspiration. So why did so many famous New Mexico artists choose New Mexico?
Understanding Raphael’s School of Athens
11 Jul 2022
Understanding Raphael’s School of Athens
As a Renaissance masterpiece, Raphael's School of Athens changed the history of art. Discover its history and secrets!
Decoding the Key Movements in Ancient Greek Art
08 Jul 2022
Decoding the Key Movements in Ancient Greek Art
Ancient Greek art spans various different periods and styles. With Artsper, explore the main movements you should know!
The Importance of Art in Folklore
05 Jul 2022
The Importance of Art in Folklore
Folklore has always been expressed through art. Painting, music, dance... so many folk art mediums that make traditions live and survive.
The Canon of Proportions in Ancient Greek Sculpture: Searching for a Divine Ideal
04 Jul 2022
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!
Venus in Art History
04 Jul 2022
Venus in Art History
With Artsper, relive the impact of the beautiful Venus in art history, through time periods and artistic movements!
How Goya Changed The Way We Depict War
04 Jul 2022
How Goya Changed The Way We Depict War
Goya realized a body of work that is rooted in history, fantasy, and the grotesque. Explore how Goya revolutionized anti-war art.
Monet's Impact on Impressionism
29 Jun 2022
Monet's Impact on Impressionism
L'année 2022 marque le 150ème anniversaire du célèbre tableau de Monet « Impression, soleil levant ». Pour l'occasion, Artsper vous raconte l'histoire du chef de file des impressionnistes...
The Legacy of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring
27 Jun 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!
The Impact of Tracey Emin's My Bed
21 Jun 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!
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