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!

8 things you should know about Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin, gave a new lease of life to the medium of sculpture with his innovative techniques and approach to bronze and marble sculptures.

09/03/2018

12 Things to Know About Jean-Michel Basquiat

Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat? This mysterious character of the 80's art scene continues to fascinate us. Here is what you should know about Basquiat!

12/02/2018

15 Anecdotes About Picasso

Pablo Picasso is perhaps the most iconic artist of the twentieth century. Here are 15 anecdotes to help you learn more about the artist's work and life.

02/02/2018

10 Things You Should Know about Anish Kapoor

Anish Kapoor changed the world of sculpture by adding lyricism and metaphor. Here are 10 things to know about him!

18/01/2018

8 things you should know about Pop Art

Pop Art is undoubtedly one of the most famous movements in art history. Here are the 8 things you should know about Pop Art

09/01/2018

The eroticism of César’s art in 5 anecdotes.

In this article we explore eroticism, a lesser known side of César's art. Although some works clearly have carnal references, others make more subtle allusions…

22/12/2017

15 artists you should keep an eye on in 2018

Discover the contemporary artists who are making waves in the art world. These are definitely ones to watch as they are today's rising stars.

22/12/2017

The best and the worst of the art world in 2017

Have you lacked the time to follow all the art world happenings this year? Artsper has compiled a quick summary, from the useful to the WTF.

22/12/2017

3 religious artworks that caused a scandal

Religion has always been a central theme in the history of art. Let’s have a look at three religious works that caused a scandal!

15/12/2017

10 Things You Need to Know About Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin left his mark on the nineteenth century thanks to his peculiar character and highly distinctive artistic style. Learn about the painter in 10 anecdotes!

22/11/2017

10 things to know about Sophie Calle

Today, it would appear that Sophie Calle is a master in the art of surprising and of telling intimate stories. Discover her artistic journey in 10 anecdotes!

16/11/2017

Contemporary art from A to Z

Contemporary art is vast. To help you find you bearings, we created an alphabet primer, with essential keywords, to shed some light on the subject.

09/11/2017

Major photographer: Cindy Sherman

One of the most important photographers of the twentieth century, Cindy Sherman's photographs challenged ideas of identity, storytelling and female social roles.

04/11/2017

A short history of the selfie

No, the selfie wasn't invented by millennials! Before the smartphone era, selfies were called self-portraits. And, just like selfies, self-portraits exasperated more than a few people (they even got on Baudelaire’s nerves). Travel back in time with Artsper, escape the modern-day selfie and discover it’s long history. Who took the first selfie ? The story of the first selfie is the…

02/11/2017

10 Things you should know about Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. As a pioneer of Pop Art, not only did Andy Warhol influence numerous artists, but he also left his mark on Hollywood.

11/10/2017

7 things you did not know about Egon Schiele

The Austrian artist Egon Schiele is known for his haunting portraits and nudes... Here are 7 facts you should know about this renowned expressionist painter.

03/07/2017

6 Middle Eastern artists to follow

Artsper regularly invites you to discover the art scene of a country or region through the work of its most influential contemporary artists. This week, we take a look at five of the leading figures from the Middle East art scene. #1 ABDALLA OMARI ©Abdalla Omari Abdalla Omari is the Middle Eastern artist everyone has been talking about in recent weeks.…

22/06/2017

10 Photographers you need to follow

Zoom in on the future of photography. In keeping with their commitment to emerging artists, Artsper have selected 7 photographers you need to follow

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