To Each His Own Style
Artsper offers you a guide to identify the specific style of the artists whose names often resonate in the art world. No art history degree required… Continue reading To Each His Own Style
Tag: Roy Lichtenstein
25 Contemporary Artworks You Need to See
Contemporary Art is generally classified as artworks made during or after 1945, so from just after the Second World War right up to modern day. Within this period there is a huge range in styles, genres, and approaches, and it can be hard to know where to start. Artsper has brought together 25 examples of contemporary artwork that we think are most important to know about – from the most famous pieces to the lesser known, rising talents. Continue reading 25 Contemporary Artworks You Need to See
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 Continue reading 8 things you should know about Pop Art
6 reasons why you should be collecting prints and multiples
Today, cultural democratization and art reproduction are such that we are entitled to observe the impact it has on prints and multiples sales. Here are a few reasons why you should consider collecting them: {1. A STABLE MARKET } Prints and multiples are at the heart of the debate as they embody the confusion between the artistic and the non-artistic, the aesthetical production and the industrial process. … Continue reading 6 reasons why you should be collecting prints and multiples
Contemporary Art in Vienna
Vienna has been the capital city of Europe’s intellectual life for centuries : place of birth of the Art Nouveau movement at the beginning of 1900, it is the reference city for big names of modern art like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. Because of its long and rich history, Vienna is quite THE cultural destination, and it is a challenge to make a … Continue reading Contemporary Art in Vienna
Great Masters revisited by contemporary artists!
The great artists of yesterday continue to inspire contemporary artists. Explore our selection of contemporary artworks which reinterpret some of art history’s greatest masterpieces. Continue reading Great Masters revisited by contemporary artists!
May Sales: Golden Week for Christie’s and Sotheby’s
In May, great collectors flock to New York. A great ball takes place there: evening sales of modern and contemporary art with Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Artsper and Achetezdel’art.com decrypt the event for you. Untitled (15 one dollar bills), Andy Warhol In this new kind of sport, each sale is a well-regulated social ritual seen like a round of boxing between very wealthy gentlemen. In realizing … Continue reading May Sales: Golden Week for Christie’s and Sotheby’s
Pop Art: US vs UK – origins and differences
The Pop art movement is especially well known for the iconic work of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. However these are often misunderstood. Pop art developed simultaneously in the UK and in the United-States. Artsper will point to a couple essential notions to comprehend these legendary pieces of art. Origins Pop art is an artistic movement which appeared in England in the mid 50’s and … Continue reading Pop Art: US vs UK – origins and differences
Roy Lichtenstein in 8 key years
Lichtenstein is a major figure in American Pop Art. In 8 dates Artsper traces the career of this extraordinary artist. {1923} Roy was born in New York with a pianist mother and a realtor father. The Lichtenstein family had a set, easy life and belonged to the American upper middle class. {1943} Roy Lichtenstein took a break from his studies in art at the University … Continue reading Roy Lichtenstein in 8 key years
Ten things to know about… Roy Lichtenstein
We turn our attention to Roy Lichtenstein, one of the major figures of Pop-Art, to help you discover 10 anecdotes about his life and work. Continue reading Ten things to know about… Roy Lichtenstein