What do you know about the life and works of Roy Lichtenstein?
If you’ve ever wondered who revolutionized the 20th century art scene, you’ve come to the right place. Yes, because Lichtenstein was the brilliant artist who turned comic book images into works of art, in the pure style of Pop Art and redefining the way art can be viewed and appreciated.
Life and works of Roy Lichtenstein: from comics to art
Have you ever found yourself wandering the fascinating streets of Florence, wondering what artistic treasures might be hidden around every corner? Indeed, there is a place in Florence so extraordinary that Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, the painter of the famous Great Odalisque, called it the ‘true cradle of painting’. I am referring to the Brancacci Chapel, a masterpiece located inside the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine.
Have you ever wondered about the power of photography and how much photography can influence the perception and struggle for civil rights?
In 2013,
the Black Lives Matter movement emerged powerfully, embodied by the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. This wave of activism, rooted in the African American community in the United States, was a direct response to numerous incidents of police violence, such as the death of Trayvon Martin.
Photography has been a crucial medium in the documentation and dissemination of these historical moments.
Have you ever wondered who is the artist behind those extraordinary posters and illustrations you have seen so many times?
In this post, I take you on a journey to discover the works of Alphonse Mucha, an artist who is perhaps lesser known in the broad panorama of art history, but absolutely noteworthy. Mucha was a leading figure of his time, whose art had an enormous influence throughout Europe.
Have you ever wondered which artistic movement represented one of the most revolutionary turning points in 20th century Italian culture? With this post, I want to take you on a discovery of metaphysical painting, from its origins to the works of Giorgio De Chirico and the other painters belonging to the school of Ferrara.
