Both glory and suffering caused French artists like Eugene Delacroix to question the established discipline of classicism in the Academy.
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With the end of the Soviet Union in 1991, the government’s support for official art was replaced by a growing post-communist movement which visually critiqued the Soviet legacy.
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With the death of Lenin in 1924, debate among the political elite arose as to who would be his successor.
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Once the personage of Lenin and the theme of a global world order were established, Lenin evolved into the "hero" of Soviet poster art.
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Variations on the depiction of Vladimir Lenin provide visual insight into the creation and later deconstruction of a political idol.
Read more"I'm a Little Teapot"
The popular nursery rhyme “I’m a little teapot” takes on new meaning when considering the transformation of teapot design during the 20th and 21st century.
Read moreHave a Seat S'il Vous Plait
With the dawn of the twentieth century, designers began to challenge the assumption of what could be the composition of a “seat.”
Read moreMarriage Fan Unfolded
A crucial element to eighteenth-century fashion in Europe was attention to detail. From the buttons on one’s waistcoat to the folding fan, acessories were an crucial to the ensemble.
Read moreMild Applause: Caravaggio's Rejected Altarpieces
While 21st century viewers may collectively applaud Caravaggio’s innovative interpretation of religious scenes, Caravaggio’s own 17th century audience was clearly less unanimous.
Read moreThe Virtu of Isabella d’Este
As wife to the Duke of Gonzaga, Isabella used her rank and gender in order to participate in the male dominated activity of patronage.
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