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Ohara Koson: Japanese Tradition Meets Western Inspiration
Discover how Ohara Koson masterfully blended Japanese tradition and with new-found Western art techniques in his iconic woodblock prints.
Japan
10 Famous Paintings by Henri Rousseau
Explore the fascinating world of Henri Rousseau’s art with our top ten picks, uncovering the surreal jungles, Parisian landscapes, and sy...
10 Famous
10 Famous Paintings by Frida Kahlo
Discover the raw emotion behind the revolutionary Mexican artist's most iconic paintings, capturing her struggles, passions, and indomita...
10 Famous
10 Must See Art Exhibitions in Autumn/Winter 2024
From timeless masterpieces to contemporary marvels, we’ve hand picked ten unmissable exhibitions across the country that promise to offer...
Claude Monet
Matisse's Final Years: The story behind the cutouts
Discover how the modern master turned physical limitation into creative inspiration, with our deep dive into his instantly recognisable c...
Fauvism
Kawase Hasui: Steve Jobs' Favourite Artist
The early 20th century new wave artist that influenced the man who changed the world.
Japanese
Monet's Greatest Work (or Greatest Muse?)
Was Monet's exquisite garden at Giverny a natural source of inspiration, or in fact a work of art in its own right?
Claude Monet
10 Interior Design Styles You Should Know
Classic looks, modern ideas, retro stylings and timeless interior concepts to get you started.
Art Deco
The Basics: Colour Theory
Essential information for building coherent aesthetics.
How To
Art Terms, Simplified
Expressionism? Giclée? Mid-century? Our straightforward glossary makes it simple.
Abstract
Piet Mondrian: The Evolution of a Dutch Master
Taking painting from an aesthetic practice to a philosophical one, Mondrian distilled the ideas of his predecessors to show the world a r...
Journal
The Bauhaus School: Principles, Aesthetics and Legacy
For over 100 years, Bauhaus has been at the forefront of contemporary art and design, not only for its visual style, but for the moral ph...
Bauhaus