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
Who was Hans Arp?
A versatile figure in the art world, Hans Arp’s sculptures, paintings, …
Art History 101
Are These 4 Provocative Works Really That Controversial...
Grotesque, perverse, daring. Whichever you prefer to call it: provocative art …
Art History 101
These 3 Recreations of Velásquez Prove He’s an Im...
Though perhaps not widely known outside of those with a particular penchant for …
Art History 101
Lesser Known Members of
Warhol's Factory
The celebrity of Andy Warhol arguably eclipsed the work and achievements of …
Art History 101
Why Is Duchamp a Divisive Figure?
As most art enthusiasts or museum goers know, art has the power to elicit …
Art History 101
What is Feminist Art?
The quest for one true meaning of “feminism” will likely leave you …
Art History 101
5 Saatchi Art Artists That Echo Hockney
By his mid-twenties, David Hockney had already made a name for himself in the …
Art History 101
The Beginnings of British Romanticism
In honor of John Constable’s birthday month (it was his 241st birthday June …
Art History 101
From Lange to Weston: 4 Artists Who Changed Portrait Ph...
A brief history of portrait photography shows the diverse approaches to the …
Art History 101
The Distinct Art of Richard
Avedon's Portraits
“A portrait is not a likeness. The moment an emotion or fact is transformed …
Art History 101
Art History 101: Salvador Dalí and the Surrealist Movem...
Salvador Dalí was born in Spain, in 1904. Encouraged by his mother to pursue …
Art History 101
How Twombly Changed Abstract Expressionism
How Twombly took the abstract expressionist movement a step further
Art History 101
A Brief Glance at Landscapes
Landscapes have long been admired by humankind. Stemming from the appreciation …
Art History 101
Frank Gehry: Artist and Architect
“Mr. Gehry is an architect of immense gifts who dances on the line separating …
Art History 101
Impressionism and Beyond:
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born in France in 1841 to working class parents. His …
Art History 101
The Innovation of Gerhard Richter
Learn about the innovation and influencer of Gerhard Richter
Art History 101
Inspired by Jackson Pollock, Meet 8 Saatchi Art Artists...
My painting does not come from the easel. I need the resistance of a hard …
Art History 101
Édouard Manet: The Father of Modern Art
Often cited as the father of Modern Art, Édouard Manet is a pivotal figure in …
Art History 101
Art History 101:
John Singer Sargent's New Portraits
John Singer Sargent’s portraits presented a new style that synthesized past …
Art History 101
Modern Artists and Their Textiles
French Fauve Henri Matisse and many other twentieth-century artists also left …
Art History 101
The 8 Most Famous Sacred Art Pieces
During the holiday season, religious imagery prevalent in Western faiths …
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