The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has just stricken the deal of the century by acquiring a famous artwork of the Flemish Renaissance painter Quentin Metsys for over £10 million. The Renaissance art masterpiece Madonna of the Cherries is a recently rediscovered 16th-century painting that represents a significant historical heritage and will occupy a significant position in the Getty’s Renaissance collection.
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Many people think that world-famous artists have to possess tons of formal education to produce refined masterpieces. Yet, it’s not always so, and many talented creatives are self-made geniuses without a degree in art. Some of the famous autodidacts, or self-taught artists, are discussed below to show you that a diamond doesn’t always need polishing to shine brightly.
Art has as many shades and expressions as human creativity does. Thus, there is always so much left to be explored and discovered in the versatile art world. One of the popular, experimental trends in art is ephemeral art, the type of art that emerged in the early 20th century to depart from the traditional perception of artwork as permanent. Here is a brief introduction to this art form and a couple of well-known ephemeral art examples you may want to explore closer.
There are few artists across the globe with a truly unique pop art style that may be likened to Andy Warhol, and Takashi Murakami is one of them. This artist has coined an original Superflat style within the neo-pop art niche, with many easily recognizable avant-garde and traditional images.
The figure of Jesus Christ is highly popular in Christian fine art due to the crucial role he played in the dissemination of the modern Christian faith. Christ’s sacrifice for the sake of humanity’s salvation is still highly appreciated in the Christian tradition, with millions of people worshipping the Son of God and admiring his love for humankind. Therefore, fans of Christian art can find many famous paintings of Jesus Christ in the world’s top leading galleries, churches, and museums. Here are some of them.
Hunt Slonem is a popular contemporary artist who lives and works in New York City. Slonem’s works enjoy great popularity among both American and international audiences, and many of his images and themes have already become iconic in the art world. Here is a brief introduction to Hunt Slonem as a creative and several examples of high art, showcasing his signature style.
The June 2024 decision by a New York federal judge regarding the 1904 Picasso painting titled La repasseuse finally got the restitution claim by the heirs of the German Jewish collectors resolved. The lawsuit was filed against the present-day owner of the painting, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, by the Rowland & Associates law firm representing the heirs of Karl and Rosi Adler in 2021.
Pablo Picasso is one of the best-known Spanish painters and sculptors of the 20th century. He influenced modern art to a great degree by inspiring the origins of the Cubist movement and leaving a lasting artistic legacy. Many of his artworks, interviews, essays on various art-related topics, and photos were stored in the Pablo Picasso Archive at the Picasso Museum in Paris.