Modern Art History
All contributors in Modern Art History
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
