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!

Can You Recognize These Famous Bible Stories From Art History?

Discover these famous bible stories are key to understanding the meaning behind early modern art...

21/12/2021

An Introduction to Art Deco

What is Art Deco? Art Deco is an artistic, architectural and decorative style from the beginning of the 20th century. With Artsper, discover this show-stopping movement...

22/11/2021

What is Video Art?

Video Art designates both an artistic movement, limited in time, with its artists and its own grammar, but also a medium of artistic expression, accessible to all. So with all this heterogeneity of styles, let's try to understand what Video Art is.

22/11/2021

Understanding Rococo Art

Rococo is a difficult-to-define 18th century artistic movement which extends into many fields. It encompasses architecture as well as painting, music, design, interior decoration, and even literature. It was very successful in France and later in the rest of Europe. Let's explore Rococo art...

15/11/2021

The History of Furniture as Art

From humble beginnings to an art form, discover how furniture became what it is today and the artists who merged these creative crafts...

14/10/2021

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!

17/08/2021

8 Things to Know About... George Condo

George Condo is an American painter. Artsper lets you discover 10 things to know about the cubist pop art artist.

06/08/2021

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.

04/08/2021

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!

22/07/2021

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 !

23/06/2021

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.

03/06/2021

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!

06/04/2021

When Nudity Creates a Scandal in Art

Nudity has been a source of scandal in the art world... Here are some of the most controversial works from art history!

08/03/2021

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.

10/02/2021

Art and Nature: The Emergence of Ecological Art

Art and nature is a very fertile subject in the history of art. Discover how ecological art has asserted itself on the contemporary scene.

27/01/2021

Diptych and Triptych Works That Have Influenced Art

Discover the significance of the triptych and diptych in art through learning about the style's key artworks throughout history.

21/01/2021

A Brief History of Landscape Art: Focus on Famous Landscape Paintings

Come through a journey spanning over 1000 years and discover the history of landscape art.

18/01/2021

A Short History of Surrealism

Artsper has created a short history about the origins of the dreamy movement: Surrealism.

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