Biography: Francisco de Goya
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, born on March 30, 1746, in Fuendetodos, Spain, and passing on April 16, 1828, in Bordeaux, France, stands as a towering figure in the history of…
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Common Drama: Baroque Music and Art
The Baroque period, spanning from approximately 1600 to 1750, was a time of extraordinary cultural and artistic flourishing across Europe. Emerging in the wake of the Renaissance, this era brought a shift toward heightened emotional expression, dramatic intensity, and grandeur in all creative endeavors. The Baroque style touched every facet of human expression, from music…
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The Lead Poisoning of Famous Artists: A Hidden Danger in the Masterpieces
Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism, has haunted humanity for centuries. It has a notorious history, particularly among artists. Many famous painters, including Vincent van Gogh, used lead-based pigments in their work.…
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Biography: Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer, born on May 21, 1471, in Nuremberg, Holy Roman Empire, and passing on April 6, 1528, in his hometown, is a towering figure in the history of art, often regarded…
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Inspiration: “La Modiste Sur Les Champs,” by Jean Béraud
Jean Béraud was born in Saint Petersburg. His father (also called Jean) was a sculptor and was likely working on the site of St. Isaac’s Cathedral at the time of his son’s birth. Béraud’s mother…
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Inspiration: “Supper at a Finnish Farmhouse,” by Venny Brofeldt
Supper at a Finnish Farmhouse” is a captivating work of art by the Finnish painter Venny Soldan-Brofeldt (1863-1945), who was also known by her maiden name, Venny Brofeldt. This painting stands as…
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Biography: Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch, born Jheronimus van Aken, was a Dutch painter of the Northern Renaissance who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was born around 1450 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, a…
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Biography: Otto Dix
Otto Dix, born on December 2, 1891, in Untermhaus, Germany, and passing on July 25, 1969, in Singen, was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art, known for his raw and unsettling depictions…
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Inspiration: “La Moglie di Balla Con La Figlia,” by Umberto Boccioni
Umberto Boccioni was born on 19 October 1882 in Reggio Calabria. His father was a minor government employee, originally from the Romagna region in the north, and his job included frequent reassignments throughout Italy. The…
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Inspiration: “Sunflowers” by Olga Boznanska
“Sunflowers” is a pastel on paper portrait of a young girl. It was created by Olga Boznańska in 1891. Alternative titles include “Sunflower” and “Girl With Sunflower.” Boznańska (April 15, 1865 –…
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Inspiration: “Aino Taru,” by Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Gallen-Kallela painted two versions of the Aino Taru stall, the first of which was completed in Paris in 1889 and is now part of the Bank of Finland’s collections. When he arrived…
