Edgar Degas

Genre Painting and Its Influence on Contemporary Art

Discover what is a genre painting and its evolution, highlighting how artists depicted everyday life through this unique artistic genre.

28/02/2025

10 Most Famous French Painters Whose Work You Must Know

French painters of the 19th and 20th-century became a hallmark of the painting en generale. Here is a list of the most famous French painters.

23/06/2023

A History of Female Nude Paintings

Nus sous les arbres, Franz Marc, 1911 Representing the human body has been one of the major themes throughout art history since prehistoric times. In fact, among the paintings that have marked history, many are nude paintings of bodies, more specifically naked woman. We can take as an example Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Courbet’s The Origin of the World…

14/10/2022

The Scary Truth Behind Degas's Ballet Paintings

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

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.

07/06/2021

10 Famous Works of Beach Art From Throughout Art History

Whether it’s the star of the show or simply a setting, some beach art depictions have earned an iconic place in art history. Discover with Artsper 10 of the most famous beach artworks ever created!

09/09/2019

What to do in autumn

Artsper suggests a selection of exhibitions and artistic events for the beginning of autumn, to ease the end-of-summer blues.

11/04/2019

Understanding Impressionism

Discover the movement that revolutionised art in the 19th century. Learn more about the artists that abandoned their studio to paint outside; a decision that changed the history of art forever.

10/04/2019

Art Analysis: Dance by Henri Matisse

Dance is one of Matisse's most famous work, and has become an icon of modern art. Learn more about the meaning of this work and what Matisse wanted to convey.

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