Finding Geometrical equivalents for natural forms was the aim and motivation of the Cubism current, which was formed in the early 20th century. Refusing all the perspectives and true-to-the-eye illustrations of all angles, this underscores the thirst for the new and the wild, which drove the Cubist artists. Discover our cubist paintings ! Discover with us 6 of the most…
Artworks under the lens
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Until the French Revolution, nudities were only accepted in religious or mythological paintings. The nineteenth century was a time of questioning these conventions. Below are 5 nudes that have shocked the history of art : Francisco Goya, La Maja Desnuda (1797-1800) La Maja Desnuda Goya’s maja naked looks confident and fixes the viewer without shame or shyness. This painting, which…
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The origin of abstract art is often dated to 1910 when Vassily Kandinsky painted the first non-figurative artwork in the history of modern art. His painting, bearing the inscription “abstract watercolor” on the back contained no evocation of the observed reality, launched one of the main artistic tendencies of the 20th century. We propose here to discover abstract paintings of…
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What are the most attracting and touching pictures? Whether modern oil paintings, realistic or abstract modern paintings, or yet modern design paintings: some captivate more than others. The period of modern art (1870 – 1950) offers paintings like no other, striking, engaging, exciting, strong. Beauty is mystery and when it touches us with clarity, the sublime takes our spirit in…
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Silent and frozen life, inert objects artfully arranged, Still Life in painting is an artistic form that has defined the history of art since the 17th century. The Flemish painters were the first to express themselves with their still lifes. Discover our best still life paintings ! Jan Davidz de Heem (1606-1684) Jan Davidz de Heem (1606-1684) is a classic…
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If sculpture is a millenary art that has left us many remains over centuries and even millennia, Contemporary Art marks a new impetus as much in the forms and in the techniques and materials used by the artists. Throughout the world, we have seen a revival of sculpture through simple monumental works. Coming from exhibitions and shows, barely representative, they…
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Are you also fascinated in the record auctions of paintings? “Holding gold in your hands”, an expression that might nearly seem too weak to describe the art market an in more particular the sale of painting, this universe of hyper-competition. Let’s explore together the five auctions that raised the heartbeat of aesthetic investors. Quand te maries-tu? 1. Could Paul Gaugin…
