Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks remains today one of the most iconic works of American Realism, with its elevation of a seemingly banal diner scene to a timeless, transcendent symbol of human experience, encompassing emotions of loneliness and alienation. In this article, Singulart examines Hopper’s long road to recognition and discusses the multitude of reasons behind Nighthawks stellar reputation. Who was Edward…
Art History
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The photographer is credited with helping ring in the fashion industry’s ‘Supermodel’ era of the 1990s, and will be remembered for his celebrations of natural beauty. Peter Lindbergh has died in Paris, aged 74, as confirmed by his Paris studio on Wednesday in an Instagram post: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Lindbergh on…
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Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans is one of the most renowned examples of his pioneering Pop Art style, transforming an everyday object into an iconic symbol. In this article, Singulart investigates Warhol’s transition from commercial artist to Pop Art star and takes a closer look at his famous work Campbell’s Soup Cans. Who was Andy Warhol? Andy Warhol (1928-1987)…
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Dance at Bougival exemplifies Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s transition to his later, mature style which combined the influence of Impressionism with more classical elements. In this article, Singulart takes a look at the life of Renoir and discusses the Dance at Bougival in the context of Renoir’s style. Who was Pierre-Auguste Renoir? Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French painter and founder of…
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Luncheon of the Boating Party is an artwork by impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It is particularly admired because it combines his signature impressionist style with portraiture, still life and an en plein air setting. Luncheon of the Boating Party features many prominent figures from the Parisian art scene, and Singulart will be exploring who is depicted in the artwork, as well…
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Fashion has largely existed on the periphery of the ‘fine art’ world–or else has been entirely omitted from it–for centuries. Previously assigned to the realms of ‘design’ or ‘craft’, it is only in the past decade that fashion has entered the halls of museums in blockbuster exhibitions as veritable artworks in and of themselves. Instrumental in the development of this…
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John Constable believed that “painting should be another word for feeling”, and this is clearly evident in his 1831 artwork Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. The last of Constable’s “six-footer series”, the painting portrays Constable’s emotional turmoil following the death of his wife, and serves as a reflection of the political and religious themes of the period, specifically the impact…
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The Cornfield is a fine example of John Constable’s landscape paintings. In exquisite detail, it portrays a boy and his dog herding sheep down a rustic country road, as the boy stops to drink from a stream. Singulart will be exploring John Constable’s signature art style, and discussing how it is portrayed in The Cornfield. John Constable’s Landscape Paintings Constable…
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John Constable’s 1821 piece The Hay Wain is considered to be his masterpiece. Constable revolutionized landscape paintings in the 19th century, with his works depicting picturesque scenes of the English countryside. The Hay Wain is particularly celebrated for its portrayal of a quintessentially English country scene, although the serenity and optimism illustrated in the work belies that conflict and turmoil…
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Gerhard Richter’s Abstract Painting, 780-1 is one of his many abstract compositions which use his experimental blurring technique to create a work that investigates the boundaries between figuration and abstraction and which uses elements of photography in painting. In this article, Singulart explores Richter’s approach to painting and analyses the masterpiece Abstract Painting, 780-1, in order to gain a better…
