Art History 101
Learn about the artists, movements, and trends behind your favorite styles of art—from Classical to Contemporary, and hitting everything in between, including Street Art, Pop Art, Impressionism, and Abstract Expressionism.
Art History 101
Willem De Kooning and the Reason Oil Paint Was Invented
Perhaps Abstract Expressionism’s most radical departure from the norm was its …
Art History 101
For the Love of Dots: The Ascent of Yayoi Kusama
Now 91 years old and the top selling living female artist, Kusama has taken her …
Art History 101
5 Power Couples from Art History
Perhaps romance deserves some credit for inspiring some of the most significant …
Art History 101
The Radicalism of Gerhard Richter
Often described as an artist “beyond ‘isms,’” Gerhard Richter has …
Art History 101
What is Abstract Expressionism? Part II
The movement’s drips, splashes, and washes of color would see New York …
Art History 101
What is Abstract Expressionism? Part I
The movement’s drips, splashes, and washes of color would see New York …
Art History 101
Fauvism and Henri Matisse
“To copy the objects in a still life is nothing. One must render the emotions …
Art History 101
The Evolution of Street Art
With scrappy beginnings, street art has become one of the most popular, …
Art History 101
4 Women of Minimalism
By the 1960s, repetitive compositions and industrial materials had eclipsed the …
Art History 101
Georgia O’Keeffe, An American Pioneer
Georgia O’Keeffe captivated audiences with her peculiar approach to …
Art History 101
One Hundred Years of Bauhaus
Founded a century ago, the iconic Bauhaus school came to shape contemporary …
Art History 101
Inside Walker Evans’ America
Few artists evoke the Great Depression like Walker Evans—his stark …
Art History 101
Happy Birthday, Hannah Höch
Today we celebrate the birthday of Hannah Höch, the sole female member of the …
Art History 101
Out of this World: Andy Warhol’s Moonwalk
On July 20th, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first moonwalk …
Art History 101
4 Famous Portraits of Artists’ Lovers
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here are four famous portraits of …
Art History 101
Happy Birthday, Gerhard Richter
Today we celebrate the birthday of contemporary German painter Gerhard Richter …
Art History 101
Inspired by Jackson Pollock: Meet 7 Saatchi Art Artists...
My painting does not come from the easel. I need the resistance of a hard …
Art History 101
Highlights From New Impressionist Paintings
Highlighting notable artists from Saatchi Art’s New Impressionist Painting …
Art History 101
From a Curator: Why I Love Roy Lichtenstein
My work isn’t about form. It’s about seeing. I’m excited …
Art History 101
From a Curator: Why I Love Picasso
Having contributed to several modern art movements in the first half of the …
Art History 101
Caspar David Friedrich and Romantic Landscapes
How does it feel to stand upon the crest of a mountain looking into the valley …
Art History 101
Helen Levitt and Other Women Photographers
It would be mistaken to suppose that any of the best photography is come at by …
Art History 101
The Legacy of Ansel Adams
“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” – Ansel Adams In …
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