The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2018
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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Biography: Gianlorenzo Bernini
Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598–1680) was an Italian artist renowned for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture. Born in Naples, he moved to Rome in his early childhood, where he…
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Lahaska Christmas Deer, Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village is a 42-acre, outdoor shopping mall development in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, featuring 60+ retail shops and merchants, full and quick-service restaurants, a 66 room hotel and a family entertainment center. It has festivals, craft competitions and an…
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Inspiration: “Portrait of Mme. Lina Cavalieri” by Giovanni Boldini
Boldini was born in Ferrara, Italy. He was the son of a painter who specialized in religious subjects. In 1862, Boldini went to Florence for six years to study and pursue painting. He only infrequently…
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Biography: Edward Henry Potthast
Edward Henry Potthast (1857–1927) was an American Impressionist painter known for his beach scenes, depictions of leisure, and vibrant use of color. Here are key points about the life of Edward Henry…
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Biography: Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draughtsman, and printmaker who emerged as one of the most significant and distinctive artists of the 20th century. Born in Borgonovo, Switzerland, into a…
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Biography: Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth (1858–1925) was a German painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionist and Expressionist movements. He was known for his diverse body of work, ranging from landscapes and portraits to religious…
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Trail Along the Spruce Run Reservoir
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a 1,290-acre (5.2 km2) New Jersey state recreation area located in Union Township and Clinton Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It encompasses the Spruce Run Reservoir that is used as a backup reservoir to protect the state…
