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Marine Paintings
Since the Dutch Golden Age, maritime art had begun to emerge as a genre in its own right. The idea of marine painting as a specialism quickly became rooted in other countries, particularly those whose seafaring capabilities rivalled that of Holland... ...
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The Rise of Birmingham Artists in the 19th Century
During the 18th century, Birmingham was at the forefront of scientific, technological and natural history developments and part of the cultural transformation known as Midlands Enlightenment... ...
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Why cattle paintings remain so enduringly popular
Cows have long been represented in art; from cave paintings depicting wild cattle to domesticated cows in ancient Egyptian figurative art. They often had a dual practical and spiritual role in the ancient world and were also symbols of strength ...
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The Romance of Venice
How the Grand Tour era brought artists flocking to Venice. For many centuries Rome had been the destination for pilgrims. During the Italian Renaissance there was a rise in interest of the classical antiquities and in collecting artefacts ...
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