Artemisia Gentileschi’s achievements as an Italian Baroque artist were almost overshadowed by the events of her personal life, such as the fact that she was a female painter and that she was instrumental in the prosecution of her rapist Agonisto Tassi. However, she has since been recognized as one of the most accomplished painters of her time. Singulart will be…
Italy
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Botticelli’s seminal painting The Birth of Venus is considered one of the world’s most stunning works of art. The painting also has a rich history tied to the Renaissance and the vectors of political power that governed Italy during this time period. In this article, Singulart breaks down Botticelli’s painting from all angles. We take a close look at the…
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Lady with an Ermine is one of four portraits of women painted by Leonardo Da Vinci during his career and demonstrates his expertise in capturing the details of the human form. In this article, Singulart investigates Da Vinci’s life as well as that of the painting’s subject. Who was Leonardo Da Vinci? Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath…
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One of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance by one of its greatest masters, Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper is a complex depiction of this iconic biblical subject. In this article, Singulart investigates the life and achievements of Leonardo Da Vinci and examines the complexities of this masterpiece. Who was Leonardo Da Vinci? Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an…
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Albrecht Dürer is considered one of the most important artists of the Late Gothic and Early Renaissance period. He created more than 800 works during his lifetime, and Singulart will be delving into the history of one of his most celebrated pieces, Feast of the Rosary. Completed in 1506, it has been called “the most superb painting that a German…
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Alessandro Siviglia is a prizewinning Italian artist whose work draws upon graffiti and street art to create dynamic, collage-like pieces. We recently caught up with Alessandro to learn all about his creative process and how he spends a typical day in and out of the studio. Read on for the full interview! What’s the first thing you do when you…
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Ivan Pili is a prizewinning artist who has exhibited his work across his home country of Italy. A master of shading and dimension, Pili is a technically-skilled artist who exclusively works with oil-based paints to create hyper-realistic portraits and still lifes that evoke the style and technical prowess of the master painters of the Renaissance. We recently sat down with…
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Silvia Rastelli is an Italian artist born in Piacenza in 1983. Her artistic practice crossed over many fields, from painting to dance Her figurative paintings incorporate elements of pop art to create extreme close ups of faces, fruit, and the human body that are both intimate and elusive. We recently caught up with Silvia to take a closer look at…
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Portrait painting has been a central genre and artistic pursuit for centuries. Historically speaking, commissioned portraits were status symbols used to convey the wealth and prominence of their subject. A portrait could be used to intimidate as in the case of certain royal portraits, to pay homage to the gods, or to link certain people to the wealth, success, fertility…
