Moïse Kisling is a Polish-born artist, who was a central member of the School of Paris. Born in 1891, he faced and got through the one of the most dramatic periods of European history. The artist worked in various styles throughout his career. His portraits with…
Leon Bakst developed elegant modern style full of ornaments, references to antique and folk traditions. He was born in Russia in 1866 under surname Rosenberg, however, already at the time of his first exhibition, the artist took pseudonym Bakst. Origins of this surname are unclear. Totally…
Marcel Janko is one of the founders of Dadaism movement. The artistic career began when Marcel together with his brother Jules performed in cabaret Romanian folklore and played the accordion. In this context, they became acquainted with Hugo Ball and, therefore, the other independent artists of Cabaret Voltaire. …
Keith Haring, a worldwide famous American artist, whose works initially remind prehistoric art. His paintings with schematic depictions of human figures and animals constitutes rows of repetitive patterns. Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphic, the painter explained his attitude toward the sign and symbol: “I am intrigued…
Please find details of “Woman (Cubism)” by Unknown artist This work incorporates cubist and expressionist features. Geometric shapes, a net of contours and shades create complexity and balance the silhouette. The darker tints combine with the brokenness of the figure. Rounded feminine forms of woman’s body…