A List of The Movies I Saw in 2020
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Biography: Jean-Léon Gérome
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904) was a French painter, sculptor, and academic artist who was a prominent figure in the 19th-century art world. He is best known for his meticulously detailed historical and genre…
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The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2020
Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…
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Exploring The Northern Renaissance
The Northern Renaissance was a period of remarkable artistic, intellectual, and cultural development in Northern Europe from the late 14th to the early 17th centuries. While it was influenced by the Italian…
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Biography: Gustav Stickley
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) was an American furniture maker, designer, and a leading figure of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. His name is synonymous with the Craftsman style, characterized…
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Biography: Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) was an American painter known for his contributions to American art during the 19th century. Heade’s work encompassed a variety of subjects, including landscapes, still lifes, and wildlife.…
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Edgar Allan Poe Museum
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is a historic site located in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to the life and works of the famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe. This museum is a significant…
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Biography: Édouard Léon Cortès
Édouard Léon Cortès (1882-1969) was a French post-impressionist artist, celebrated for his vibrant and evocative depictions of Parisian street scenes. Born on August 6, 1882, in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, into a family of…
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The Enduring Beauty of Gold Leaf in Byzantine and Gothic Art
The brilliance of gold leaf has captivated artists and audiences for centuries. Its use in Byzantine and Gothic art is a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of those eras. These artistic traditions…
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Biography: Max Nonnenbruch
Max Nonnenbruch (1857–1922) was a German painter associated with the Munich School, a group of artists who were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were influenced by the…
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The Dying Art of Printmaking
A small, cluttered studio with shelves lined with ink-stained tools and stacks of prints in various stages of completion. The smell of ink and paper fills the air, mingling with the quiet…
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Biography: Louis Welden Hawkins
Louis Welden Hawkins (1849-1910) was a British-born painter who spent the majority of his career in France, becoming a notable figure in the Symbolist movement. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, to English parents…
