Articles about artists and their works including facts and lists of the most famous painters and sculptors as well as their most renowned works.
Tag: Art & Artists
10 Most Famous Paintings At The National Gallery, London
Though the late 18th century saw several European countries nationalize their royal collections to form a national art museum, no such thing happened in England and the British Royal Collection still remains in royal...
10 Most Famous Filipino Artists And Their Masterpieces
The art of the Philippines is reflective of the diversity, richness and uniqueness of Filipino culture. It began during the pre-historic era which is signified by the various paintings and artworks found on the...
10 Most Famous Historical Paintings By Renowned Artists
The term history painting was introduced in the 17th century by the French Royal Academy. For many years after that it was considered the most important genre of painting above portraiture, still life, landscapes...
10 Most Famous Contemporary Artists And Their Masterpieces
Contemporary Art is the art of today and it broadly encompasses the artworks produced in the late 20th century and the 21st century. Some define contemporary art as art produced within "our lifetime". However,...
10 Most Famous Painting At The Museum Of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The idea of a museum dedicated to modern art was developed in 1929 primarily by Abby Aldrich...
10 Most Famous Artists In The History of Western Art
The earliest Western artists which are well known till today emerged during the Renaissance, a cultural movement in Europe that spanned roughly from the 14th century to the 17th century; and was marked by...
10 Major Accomplishments of Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475 – 1564) was an Italian polymath who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of art in the west. Along with Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, Michelangelo is...
Michelangelo | 10 Facts About The Renaissance Artist
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475 – 1564) was an Italian artist of the Renaissance who is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. He excelled in a number of...
Michelangelo | Biography of the Renaissance Artist
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was an Italian artist who exerted an enormous influence on the development of art in the west and, due to this, he is regarded by many as the greatest...
10 Most Famous Paintings By Female Artists
According to American art historian Linda Nochlin, institutional obstacles prevented women in the west from becoming successful artists. Among the earliest prominent female painters is Artemisia Gentileschi and her best known work is Judith...
