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Whistler's Nocturne Falling Rocket

In: 19th Century Art

By: Suzanne Hill

James Whistler's suit against critic John Ruskin made statement that radical ideas in art not be victim to unexamined attacks that denigrate the works to the public. more...

Artist Emil Nolde

In: Modern Art History (general)

By: Meg Nola

Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II. more...

Marc Chagall French Painter

In: 20th Century Art

By: Mary Rayme

Marc Chagall is considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. A brief look at the life and artwork of the French artist Marc Chagall. more...

American Artist Alice Neel

In: 20th Century Art

By: Meg Nola

Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision. more...

Mosaics at Westminster Cathedral

In: Modern Art History (general)

By: Frances Spiegel

The mosaic decoration of the Cathedral started by Robert Anning Bell and Robert Weir Schultz has been continued by Boris Anrep, Christopher Hobbs and Justin Vulliamy. more...

Marble in Westminster Cathedral

In: Modern Art History (general)

By: Frances Spiegel

Westminster Cathedral is decorated with marble from all over the world, possibly as many as 126 different types in almost as many different colours. more...

American Artist Georgia O'Keeffe

In: 20th Century Art

By: Jennifer Harrison-Konz

The artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe reflects her refusal to be defined; her work focuses on the contrast between light and dark, and includes both nature and cityscapes. more...

Westminster Cathedral - London

In: Modern Art History (general)

By: Frances Spiegel

The Cathedral of the Precious Blood has mosaics by Boris Anrep, sculptures by Giacomo Manzù, carvings by Eric Gill and marble decoration by its architect, J F Bentley. more...

American Artist Charles Demuth

In: 20th Century Art

By: Meg Nola

Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent. more...

Artist Frederic Bazille

In: 19th Century Art

By: Meg Nola

An excellent painter and also a patron of his Impressionist colleagues, Bazille's career was tragically cut short by his death in the Franco-Prussian War. more...

John Constable's Tribute

In: 19th Century Art

By: Suzanne Hill

Sir George Beaumont encouraged painters to view his private collection of Old Masters that he gathered after his exposure to the ideals of Joshua Reynolds. more...

American Artist Beatrice Wood

In: 20th Century Art

By: Meg Nola

Multi-faceted and multi-talented ceramicist, artist, and writer Beatrice Wood spent over a century creating and inspiring until her death at age 105 in 1998. more...

American Artist Willard Metcalf

In: Modern Art History (general)

By: Meg Nola

Known best for his beautiful landscapes and portraits of New England, Metcalf was part of the early 20th century American Impressionist group known as The Ten. more...

American Artist Charles Sheeler

In: 20th Century Art

By: Meg Nola

Sheeler's paintings and photographs display a clean, sharp style that would come to be called Precisionism. more...

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