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Behind the masterpiece
If you're interested in improving your knowledge of art history but you're not sure where to start, we have a great suggestion for you! Check out our new playlist featuring Behind the Masterpiece, a YouTube channel that explains various artistic styles, movements, and periods in an easy-to-understand way. Japanese art, Modern art, Persian art... There's something for everyone. Enjoy!
This beautiful painting “Jimson Weed/White Flower No.1” by Georgia O’Keeffe was sold for $44.4 million in 2014, a value that is 90% less than the most expensive painting sold by a male artist. This masterpiece is a poetic depiction of a magnified flower; the brushstrokes appear as if they are in dance, the use of a minimal color palette is brilliant, and the canvas, has a harmonious rhythm.
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The World’s Most Expensive Painting by a Female Artist?
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A Brief History of Art Movements
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The Story Behind Edvard Munch’s The Scream
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A Brief History of Persian Art
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The Fantastic Women Of Surrealism
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