Anastasiia is an art historian and curator based in Bucharest, Romania. Previously she worked as a museum assistant, caring for a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Her main research objectives are early-20th-century art and underrepresented artists of that era. She travels frequently and has lived in 8 different countries for the past 28 years.
Areas of Expertise
7 Important Baroque Paintings You Should Know
Baroque paintings made clear: seven masterpieces with quick notes on why they matter and what to look for, from Caravaggio to Vermeer.
This Is Why Baudelaire’s “Flowers of Evil” Revolutionized Poetry
Charles Baudelaire’s poetry was focused on modern experiences and his own deep insecurities and traumas. His collection Flowers of Evil revolutionized poetry.
How Environmental Art Inspires Change Through Creativity
Environmental art often relies on natural cycles of growth and decay and celebrates impermanence, which makes it difficult to preserve or study.
What Was Rudolf Steiner’s Vision? Art Meets Spirituality
Rudolf Steiner believed that humanity had outgrown its need for leaders and messiahs and that spiritual progress required progressive art.
What Is the École des Beaux-Arts?
École des Beaux-Arts is known for its conservative standards, strict rules, and a long list of outstanding professors and alumni.
8 Famous Women Painters Who Shaped Art History
Take a look at 8 famous women painters who shaped art history in the past centuries.
Top 10 Sculptures of All Time
Here are the top 10 sculptures of all time that you need to know if you love art.
7 Facts About Theodore Gericault You Should Know
Theodore Gericault studied the patients of mental institutions and was a frequent guest at hospitals and morgues.
Why Did Théodore Géricault Paint Portraits of Psychiatric Patients?
Théodore Géricault’s series of paintings was intended to serve as study material for contemporary psychiatrists.
7 Must-Visit Landmarks for Your Next Art Pilgrimage to Antwerp
Today, Antwerp is a popular tourist destination that offers cutting-edge contemporary art, Gothic architecture, and outstanding design objects.
The Puzzling Genius of Albrecht Dürer’s “Melencolia I”
Melencolia I is one of the undisputed masterpieces of the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, which still fascinates and puzzles with its complex symbolism.
8 Famous Uses of Mirrors in Art History
Historically, many artists painted illusions of mirrors, but there are contemporary artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto, Yayoi Kusama, or Jeff Koons who work with real mirrors.