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11 Famous Portrait Paintings You Must Experience At Least Once

The beauty of art lies in the diverse subjects that are available at hand and the vivid imagery they evoke. An artist’s prowess resides in transforming the mundane into an emotive journey. While some artists thrive in abstract (the likes of Mark Rothko or Jackson Pollock), others thrive in easily distinguishable landscapes (Nicolas Poussin) or […]

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The Meaning of Marriage: Symbolism in The Arnolfini Portrait

The Arnolfini Portrait was painted in 1434 by the Early Netherlandish painter, Jan Van Eyck. It is alternatively known as the ‘Arnolfini Wedding Portrait.’ The painting narrates the triviality of monotony during the Northern Renaissance. In addition to the subjects, the painting includes conceited elements imbibed with symbolic meanings. Jan van Eyck Arnolfini’s Portrait is

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And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’

We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history.

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