Greek
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Biography: Nikolaos Gyzis.
Nikolaos Gyzis, a prominent Greek painter and academic figure, was born on March 1, 1842, in the village of Sklavohori, Tinos,…
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Inspiration: “Athenais,” by John William Godward
Athenais was a prophetess from Erythrae in Ionia, Asia Minor. She lived at the time of Alexander the Great. According to…
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The Secret Meaning Behind Art Symbols That No One Talks About
Art speaks a language all its own. Sometimes, the messages are as clear as day, but often, they are wrapped in…
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Biography: El Greco (Doménikos Theotokopoulos)
Doménikos Theotokopoulos, famously known as El Greco, which means “The Greek” in Spanish, was born on the island of Crete in…
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Inspiration: “Priestess Of Delphi,” by John Collier
PRIESTESS OF DELPHIJohn Collier27 January 1850 – 11 April 19341891 The Delphic oracle may have been present in some form from 1400 BC,…
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The Lie of Cultural Appropriation in Art: When Do We Push Back?
Have you ever looked at a piece of art and wondered about the origins of its elements? This question often stirs…
