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Anastasiia Kirpalov

Romania

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.

Education:University of Groningen, 2022MA Art History & Curatorial StudiesExpertise:
Modern History
Art History
Modern Art
Abstract Art
Symbolism
Fashion History
Member since: Jul 20, 2022Location: RomaniaPublished posts: 175

Articles by Anastasiia Kirpalov

9 Isms of Art You Should Know
9 Isms of Art You Should Know

French artists mixed Symbolism and Post-Impressionism, while Russian artists created a hybrid of Cubism and Futurism. Here are the -isms of art you should know.

Still-Life: 8 Facts About the Most Underrated Genre
Still-Life: 8 Facts About the Most Underrated Genre

From visual lessons on Christian morality to the joyful thoughtlessness of capitalist consumption, the long history of still-life painting retains an endless array of meanings.

6 Famous Artworks That Are Lost Forever
6 Famous Artworks That Are Lost Forever

Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.

The History of Mural Painting and Its Cultural Significance
The History of Mural Painting and Its Cultural Significance

Discover the history and cultural impact of mural painting and how ancient cave art and modern street murals bridge communities and share powerful messages.

How Did Victorian Fashion Show Grief Through Clothes?
How Did Victorian Fashion Show Grief Through Clothes?

Matte dresses, thick veils, and hair jewelry were all parts of elaborate Victorian fashion etiquette that was tied to grief and mourning.

7 Works by Yves Tanguy You Should Know
7 Works by Yves Tanguy You Should Know

Over the three decades of his career, Yves Tanguy evolved from an amateur naive portraitist to a great master of Surrealist painting.

Victorian Fashion: Were Corsets Really That Uncomfortable?
Victorian Fashion: Were Corsets Really That Uncomfortable?

Contrary to the myths about Victorian fashion, corsets were functional and comfortable, although not ideal garments that provided back support.

7 Women Artists Who Became Works of Art
7 Women Artists Who Became Works of Art

Since the beginning of the modern era, some women artists used their bodies and public personas as extensions of their creative practices.