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17-19th Century Art

The 17th to 19th-century witnessed the evolution from Baroque and Rococo to Romantic and Realist. Discover the artistic movements of a pivotal era in art history.

The Symbols and Strange Stories Behind Rembrandt’s Night Watch
The Symbols and Strange Stories Behind Rembrandt’s Night Watch

Some art enthusiasts believe The Night Watch by Rembrandt hides clues to a murder plot.

How John Everett Millais’ Life & Work Shaped the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
How John Everett Millais’ Life & Work Shaped the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

John Everett Millais’ Pre-Raphaelite paintings shaped the Brotherhood, inspiring younger artists with his medieval imagery, female beauty, and devotion to nature and realism.

How Did Geographical Discoveries Shape Johannes Vermeer’s Artworks?
How Did Geographical Discoveries Shape Johannes Vermeer’s Artworks?

Johannes Vermeer was a renowned Dutch artist during the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by increased geographical knowledge, trade, and prosperity.

How Dante Gabriel Rossetti & John Everett Millais Founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
How Dante Gabriel Rossetti & John Everett Millais Founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais were among the most important figures of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

How Caravaggio’s Dramatic Use of Light Revolutionized Baroque Art
How Caravaggio’s Dramatic Use of Light Revolutionized Baroque Art

Caravaggio’s painting style, which manipulated the contrast between highlights and intense shadows, later became known as Tenebrism.

Why Is Whistler’s Mother So Popular?
Why Is Whistler’s Mother So Popular?

The legendary portrait of James Whistler’s mother, who was also his manager and agent, hides a complicated story of misinterpretation and confusion.

Paul Delaroche’s Artistic Career: A Master of History Paintings
Paul Delaroche’s Artistic Career: A Master of History Paintings

Paul Delaroche is a French artist who created captivating history paintings to be exhibited at the Salon in Paris.

How (and Why) Was Black Identity Erased in Art?
How (and Why) Was Black Identity Erased in Art?

Black identity in American art has been historically misrepresented or eradicated.