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The Best Art Movies Streaming Now

The Best Art Movies Streaming Now

Are you an art movie fanatic? Explore some of Artsper's favorite contemporary art films, available on worldwide streaming platforms!

The Stories Behind 5 Famous Animal Sculptures

The Stories Behind 5 Famous Animal Sculptures

From Bogota to London to New York City, today we're discovering some of the world's most iconic animal sculptures!

The representation of Venus in art history

The representation of Venus in art history

The quintessential picture of love, feminine allure, and rebirth. Explore the evolving representation of Venus in art today!

The Top 10 Fine Art Drawings On Artsper Right Now

The Top 10 Fine Art Drawings On Artsper Right Now

Drawings are a versatile technique appreciated by collectors and artists. Discover the top 10 drawings on Artsper right now!

The Art of the Frightening

The Art of the Frightening

Join us in an exploration of scary paintings and other works, as we explore the different ways in which artists have depicted fear!

The 5 Most Frightening Depictions of Hell in Art

The 5 Most Frightening Depictions of Hell in Art

Join us as we explore five of the most frightening, disturbing, and sometimes tragic depictions of Hell throughout the history of art.

A Brief History of Lithography Prints

A Brief History of Lithography Prints

Let’s discover the history of lithography print, that reproduction technique which revolutionized art in the early 1800s!

The Scary Truth Behind Degas's Ballet Paintings

The Scary Truth Behind Degas's Ballet Paintings

Degas ballet paintings are famously beautiful. Behind the youthful innocence, however, lies a darker truth...

The Inscription in

The Inscription in "The Scream" Explained

Edvard Munch's 1893 painting The Scream has had a hugely influential impact on popular culture, however did you know it's hiding a secret?

The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in Photographs

The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in Photographs

On September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II of England died. Discover the iconic monarch's life and legacy in art.

Classic Poses from Art History

Classic Poses from Art History

Body language is at the crux of any figurative artwork. Together with Artsper, let’s examine classic poses from art history!

The Stories Behind 6 Famous Marble Sculptures

The Stories Behind 6 Famous Marble Sculptures

Marble sculpture has long been the medium of choice for artists since antiquity. Dive into the stories behind the 6 most famous marble sculptures of all time with Artsper!

How Picasso's Guernica Painting Changed Our View On War

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.

5 Free Online Art History Courses You Should Take Right Now

5 Free Online Art History Courses You Should Take Right Now

Want to learn more about art in a fun way? Check out these 5 free online art history courses and learn more on art wherever you want!

5 Caravaggio Paintings You Should Know

5 Caravaggio Paintings You Should Know

Between genre scenes, biblical episodes and mythology, discover Caravaggio's painting with his 5 best works!

Understanding Raphael’s School of Athens

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!

The Greek Gods In Art

The Greek Gods In Art

For as long as humans have created art, they have depicted gods. From Baroque sculpture to modern interpretations, discover Greek gods in art!

The Importance of Art in Folklore

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.

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