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‘Since geometry is the right foundation of all painting, I have decided to teach its rudiments and principles to all youngsters eager for art.’ – Albrecht Dürer #WednesdayWisom
By identifying geometry as a solid basis on which to build his work, Dürer was able master perspective
Did you know that we have a range of prints, accessories and gifts available to purchase at our shop or on @artukdotorg’s website?
A range of Barber artworks are featured, including ‘The Battle of the Beaux and the Belles’ by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), born #OnThisDay 1872.
Happy #WorldLionDay - we'd be 'lion' to you if we didn't admit that it's this week's 'mane' event! Have a 'Roarsome' day!
Visiting us this week? Keep an eye out for all the big cats hiding in the collection. We’ve counted 7 – can you find them all?
#Lion #LionArt
Albrecht Dürer excelled at drawing, using the medium to record his observations of the world around him.
He then used those sketches
to inform paintings and prints - or scope out compositions…
Albrecht Dürer’s virtuosity as a designer and his skill as an artisan took woodcut-printing and engraving to new heights. He developed his craft in the German town of Nuremburg, at that time a centre for innovation in printing and book-publishing…
Delacroix - who was born #onthisday - regarded as a leader of the French Romantic School.
Painting this late work for himself - he was attracted by the theme of the outsider as the victim of the crowd, feeling that this mirrored his own fate as an artist, mocked by the critics.
Can you spot the turtle doves in our painting by Nicolas Lancret?
🎵 Our #MusicMonday choice is Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastoral’, inspired by the calls of birds. https://t.co/62vJzVuzOc
🖼️ 'Lovers in a Landscape' is at @Tate Britain until 20 March. #HogarthAndEurope
Happy birthday Rosalba Carriera - born #OnThisDay 348 years ago in 1673.
The Venetian painter became internationally known for her pastel work, especially for her portraits. Here, she captures Irish nobleman Gustavus Hamilton during his visit to the Carnival of Venice in 1730.
Here are your masterpieces from the
Waters of the World!
Thank you for your brilliant creations for
our #BarberArtChallenge. See all the submissions ➡️ https://t.co/jJQ6MHb9JR
This week’s artists:
1️⃣Jennifer Stapleton
2️⃣ Linda Downey
3️⃣ Sami
4️⃣ @whatajoycrafts
What a fantastically creative festive period! In December, we challenged you to create art inspired by pets and creature companions – and here they all are… #BarberArtChallenge #MissClara
Thanks to our brilliant artists:
1️⃣ Mary Worrall
2️⃣ Archie
3️⃣ Jane Elder