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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.

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.

Tulipmania: When the Dutch Went Crazy for Tulips
Tulipmania: When the Dutch Went Crazy for Tulips

During the 17th century, tulips took over the Dutch Republic. The so-called tulipmania impacted the imaginations of the elites, common people, and artists alike.

The Shophouse: 9 Things to Know About Asia’s Iconic Dwelling
The Shophouse: 9 Things to Know About Asia’s Iconic Dwelling

A shophouse is a traditional Asian dwelling made up of a ground business unit and a residence above. Here are 9 facts about shophouses.

Rijksmuseum Begins Restoration of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’
Rijksmuseum Begins Restoration of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’

Following years of research, Operation Night Watch is entering its second phase, in which restorers are removing and replacing old varnish.

UK Exhibition to Pair Pre-Raphaelite Art and Aromas
UK Exhibition to Pair Pre-Raphaelite Art and Aromas

Birmingham’s Barber Institute of Fine Arts will exhibit paintings alongside scents in an innovative new show opening on October 11.

William Blake’s Cottage to Be Preserved as a Museum
William Blake’s Cottage to Be Preserved as a Museum

The Romantic-era artist and poet William Blake created several notable works, including ‘Jerusalem,’ while living in the Sussex cottage.

What Inspired Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog?
What Inspired Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog?

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich is one of the most recognizable symbols of Romanticism.