Discover Zoom in on Edvard Munch’s The Scream: analysis of a masterpiece Edward Munch’s Scream is a particularly famous painting, it has even become an emoji! But what does this painting really tell us? Why did Munch paint this scream? Discover the hidden meanings behind this painting! Analysis. Edvard Munch: a troubled artist To understand the work of Edvard Munch (1863-1944) a little better, we must look […] April 20, 2021April 20, 2021
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
Chatou and its surroundings: a green escape at the gates of Paris At the gates of Paris, the surroundings of Chatou have long charmed Parisians in search of greenery and calm. As early as the 19th century, the impressionists immortalised moments of joy and relaxation here: Renoir, Monet and Vlaminck created some of their most beautiful paintings here. Even today, Chatou offers the promise of a complete […] June 22, 2021June 22, 2021
The june playlist: 15 tracks to listen to June is the month of the music festival, and music means a new playlist! On the programme for this 81st playlist: Saycet (with a track recorded at the Versailles palace), Clara Luciani, Barbarisms, Catastrophe, Abraham Fogg, Queen of the Meadow, Vincent Delerm & Suzanne Lindon, Pomme, Dolores, Nouvelle vague & Melanie Pain, Riopy, Mehdi Zannad, […] June 21, 2021June 21, 2021
A slow roadtrip in the French department of Eure, from Evreux to Bec Hellouin The French department Eure is a perfect destination for a breath of fresh air just outside Paris. Easily accessible by train, it allows you to enjoy a green getaway while discovering historical and heritage treasures. In this travel guide, I am not offering you an exhaustive vision of the Eure, but rather a “slow” route […] June 14, 2021June 15, 2021
The Hôtel de la Marine opens a new chapter in its history The Hôtel de la Marine is opening to the public after a long restoration project. This emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde in Paris is thus preparing to open a new chapter in its already rich history. How did the Hôtel de la Marine come into being? What was it used for? Where […] June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
Visiting Marly-le-Roi, in the footsteps of the Louis XIV’s lost palace Along with Versailles, the Marly Royal Estate is the great construction of Louis XIV. Although not much remains of this 17th century castle today, a landscaped park and a fascinating museum allow visitors to immerse themselves in this domain, which was once dedicated to festivals, walks and hunting. Let’s follow in the footsteps of Louis […] June 2, 2021June 3, 2021
