Canvassing the Masterpieces • Egon Schiele’s Self-Portrait
Driven by an innate talent for drawing, Egon Schiele is an essential part of the heritage of Austrian painting. Best known for his self-portraits tinged with melancholy and suffering, he leaves behind an exceptional collection of works and an exciting exploration of the human figure…
Salvador Dali and Surrealism
“I am Surrealism” said Salvador Dali upon arriving in New York to showcase his art. Eccentric, over-the-top and totally narcissistic, he is one of the most famous Spanish painters of the 20th century. In this article, KAZoART will bring you closer to this legend and…
Art in a Minute: Jackson Pollock
“Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting. Cézanne did it, Picasso did it with Cubism and then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell. Then there could be new paintings again.” Such are the words of Dutch-American Abstract Expressionist, Willem…
5 Things to know about Pop Art
Made famous by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Pop Art continues to inspire many contemporary artists with its colourful, offbeat and “kitsch”, aesthetics. Works from this movement often represent stars or icons. What’s more, Pop Art remains one of the most sought-after genres amongst collectors….
Art in a Minute: Willem de Kooning
For this week’s Art in a Minute, KAZoART explores the adventurous life of a man who strove to be authentic and true, notwithstanding fame or influence. Let’s take a look at how Willem de Kooning went from speaking one word of English to becoming the greatest among…
5 Things to know about Cubism
Began in 1908 after the creation of the Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso, Cubism is characterised by its abandonment of classical perspective, fragmentation of forms and the independence of the foreground and background. The artist seeks to represent a three-dimensional object that can be observed from every…
6 Famous Portraits in Art History
Portraiture is one of the most popular genres in painting. In principle, it facilitates an accurate representation of a person while highlighting their physical characteristics and perhaps even intellectual or spiritual qualities. To better illustrate this, KAZoART will gaze back at six of the most…
Basquiat in 10 works
The early 1980’s marked the dazzling evolution of the young New York prodigy, Jean Michel Basquiat. In his early twenties, he began imposing his urban style on the city through obscure graffiti murals that eventually made their way onto canvasses or wooden pallets. A pioneer…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai
Dubbed The Wave in popular culture, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese prints. This week, KAZoART ‘s “Canvassing the Masterpieces” will reveal all of the easy-to-miss details that make up this work. So together, let’s dive into this…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Birth of Venus by Botticelli
As the hand behind one of the most famous nudes in the history of painting who doesn’t know of Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus? Painted in 1495, this masterpiece revisits a major mythological event: the arrival of the goddess Venus in Cyprus. Let’s take a closer look…
Art in a Minute: Mark Rothko
In this week’s edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART will take you down the path of famous Abstract Expressionist, Mark Rothko. Known for his deeply philosophical approach to art, his style is one that changed over the years, growing more theoretical and infinitely darker….
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
Thanks to KAZoART’s “Canvassing the Masterpieces”, you can discover all of the hidden secrets in art history’s most cherished paintings! Impression, Sunrise is undoubtedly Claude Monet’s most famous creation but it is also the work to know from the Impressionist movement because it’s the namesake!…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix
In this week’s edition of “Canvassing the Masterpieces” we will discuss a true “pièce de résistance” in every sense of the word. Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix is an undisputed pinnacle work in French Romanticism art. Now occupying a prominent place in the Louvre, its meaning…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault
An undeniable masterpiece of the 19th century, The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault is a true manifesto of Romanticism. Made between 1818 and 1819, this immense painting relives an important moment in French history: the sinking of a frigate off the coast of Mauritania. An analysis and closer…
5 Things you need to know about Fauvism
At the beginning of the 20th century, the art world was going through a period of renewal. This was especially true for Europe and more specifically, France. Part of this change was brought about by Fauvism, an artistic movement founded by Henri Matisse and André…
Canvassing the Masterpieces: The Dance by Henri Matisse
Dancing as a concept and the ability to be moved by music was intriguing to Henri Matisse. His fascination became a common subject in his work. And yet, when first shown, his art did not receive the accolades it receives presently. In this article, KAZoART…
5 Women who made their mark on art history
This week, KAZoART invites you into the world of five powerful females who made their mark on art history. These artists’ legacies stood the test of time through their audacity, artistic genius and desire to impose themselves in a world that was designed for male…
Art in a minute: Andrew Wyeth
The New York Times once called Andrew Wyeth “the last authentic survivor of a very endangered 19th-century species.” In this edition of Art in a Minute, KAZoART brings you up close and personal with an anti-modern artist and the secrets that drove him to create…
5 Famous Couples in Art History
KAZoART invites you to (re)discover five memorable and famous couples whose relationships made a mark on art history, changing it for better or for worse. Let’s take a glance at these artistic romances that are tinged with infidelity, mental illness and more than anything, passion….
Canvassing the Masterpieces: Bal du Moulin de la Galette by Renoir
Here at KAZoART, we’re all about helping you better understand art. That’s why we have weekly editions of “Canvassing the Masterpieces” where we help you discover hidden secrets about well known works of art. This week, get lost in the carefree atmosphere of an outdoor…
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