Biography: Käthe Kollwitz
Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945), a German artist, printmaker, and sculptor, stands as one of the most powerful and compassionate voices in the history of modern art. Born on July 8, 1867, in Königsberg,…
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Biography: Henry Fuseli
Henry Fuseli, born Johann Heinrich Füssli on February 7, 1741, in Zürich, Switzerland, was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer best known for his works that bridge the realms of Neoclassicism and…
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Inspiration: “On The Way to School,” by Emile Claus
From 1869 to 1874, Claus trained at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts with, amongst others, the landscape painter Jacob Jacobs. During his training, Claus attracted the attention of and found favour with the local…
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Biography: Thomas Eakins
Thomas Eakins (1844–1916), an American realist painter, sculptor, photographer, and teacher, stands as a central figure in the development of American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on…
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The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2021
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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Horror Vacui, The Terrifying Fear of Emptiness in Art
Ever walked into a room so cluttered you felt like the walls were closing in? The chaos, the overwhelming density of objects, the feeling that there’s no escape from the busyness—it’s more…
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The Psychology Behind Horror in Art
Why are we so fascinated by the macabre in art? From grotesque paintings to chilling films, horror has a long-standing place in the art world. What drives our morbid curiosity? This article…
