Baroque & Rococo Art
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What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 16th and 17th-century Spanish masters; where can visitors see these paintings today? more...
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of 16th- and 17th-century Italian artists Titian and Rosa and where can visitors see these paintings today? more...
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Grinling Gibbons Master Woodcarver to Royalty
By: Kathleen Duffy
Grinling Gibbons, influenced by the Baroque style of the Netherlands, created realistic still life woodcarvings from limewood. His skill has never been surpassed. more...
By: Jenny Ashford
Rembrandt's three main loves acted as muses and models, but contributed to the chaos and scandal of his life. more...
Sicilian Painter Mario Minniti
By: Jenny Ashford
Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime. more...
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Meg Nola
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect. more...
By: Jenny Ashford
Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side. more...
Dutch Baroque Artist Gerard ter Borch
By: Jenny Ashford
A painter of the Dutch "Golden Age," Gerard ter Borch brought depth to a stock style of painting and still amazes viewers with his virtuoso rendering of satin. more...
Rejecting the Interpretation of Art
These two influential critics' complementary theories argue that interpreting art is secondary to experiencing its aesthetic forms. more...
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