And also Discover Find authentic artworks at affordable prices with Browsart Although art galleries give the impression that they are reserved for insiders and rich wallets, you don’t have to be a millionaire to start a collection! It is even easy to acquire unique artworks for only a few dozen euros and give your home an original decor. The Browsart website allows you to easily discover […] April 15, 2021April 15, 2021
Discover Zoom in on Grant Wood’s American Gothic: the hidden meanings of a masterpiece Grant Wood’s American Gothic is a world-famous painting, so much so that it is considered to be the most misappropriated painting in art history! But do you know its history and hidden meanings? In what context was this painting created? Who are the two characters? Why does it have the title “American Gothic”? Analysis of […] April 13, 2021April 14, 2021
Discover Zoom in on Metropolis by George Grosz: a vision of Berlin at the time of the First World War The painting Metropolis by George Grosz is not very well known and yet it is a painting with a fascinating history. It bears witness both to the transformation of cities at the beginning of the 20th century and to the cataclysm of the First World War. Let us discover this astonishing painting. In what context […] March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Discover Zoom in on The (very special) anatomy lesson of Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Lesson was Rembrandt’s first major commission. Executed when he was only 26 years old, this artwork is one of the artist’s masterpiece. In what context was this painting created? Who are the characters depicted in it? And what lesson is Dr. Tulp giving? Let’s analyze this fascinating painting. In what context did […] February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
And also Discover Zoom in on The hidden meanings of the Tower of Babel by Brueghel the Elder Pieter Brueghel the Elder is considered as one of the masters of the Flemish School. Little is known about his life which has been very little documented: his birth is estimated to have taken place around 1525 and his death in 1569. After studying in Italy, he settled in Antwerp and then in Brussels. His […] February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Discover Zoom in on Analysis of “The swing” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard You may know this painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Swing (in french: Les Hasards heureux de l’Escarpolette), which depicts a gallant scene typical of the Rococo movement. But do you know its history and meaning? Zoom on this famous painting… The order of the Baron of Saint-Julien In 1767, the Baron of Saint-Julien wanted to […] December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
Find authentic artworks at affordable prices with Browsart Although art galleries give the impression that they are reserved for insiders and rich wallets, you don’t have to be a millionaire to start a collection! It is even easy to acquire unique artworks for only a few dozen euros and give your home an original decor. The Browsart website allows you to easily discover […] April 15, 2021April 15, 2021
Grant Wood’s American Gothic: the hidden meanings of a masterpiece Grant Wood’s American Gothic is a world-famous painting, so much so that it is considered to be the most misappropriated painting in art history! But do you know its history and hidden meanings? In what context was this painting created? Who are the two characters? Why does it have the title “American Gothic”? Analysis of […] April 13, 2021April 14, 2021
The unusual Désert de Retz, the garden of Enlightenment. In France, not far from Paris, in Chambourcy, a garden deserves to be discovered. The Désert de Retz, a witness to the Age of Enlightenment, is a place steeped in history as well as an invitation to contemplation. Why is it called that? What is its history? And what can you see there? Let’s go […] April 9, 2021April 9, 2021
At the Versailles palace, the rebirth of the King’s corner cabinet At the Versailles palace, the King’s Corner Cabinet has just been restored to its former glory after 18 months of work. This room, which bears witness to the intimacy of the monarchs, allows us to discover one of the masterpieces of French furniture: the cylinder secretary ordered by Louis XV. One room, many lives The […] April 7, 2021April 7, 2021
The March playlist: 15 new tracks to listen to Every month, Culturez-vous presents a playlist of recently released tracks. In this 79th playlist, you will find: SLUMB, Kadebostany, Rone and Dominique A, Arman Méliès, Maude, Gaetan Roussel, Catastrophe, Carole Masseport and Jp Nataf, Chien noir, L’Impératrice, Blood Wizard, Rouge Congo, Massto, Olivier Marois and Eydis Evensen. Also find this playlist on Youtube, Deezer and Spotify ! Header pic : […] March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
