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In 1950, a window dresser for F.A.O. Schwartz was ordered to take down his display of the book, “The Two Reds”—because of the Red Scare.

His name was Maurice Sendak.

This is our post on “The Two Reds” illustrator, Nicolas Mordvinoff. https://t.co/WMOQGZRD5j

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2018-10-30

"Figure with Meat" (detail)
(1909-1992)
on canvas, 1954
The was born today in 1909.

"In order for the light to shine so brightly
the darkness must be present."—

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2018-10-29

Today we're looking at Picasso's Guernica for his 137th birthday. Learn more about the infamous masterpiece (including the contested symbolism within the painting) in this article: https://t.co/Uacx16jwUo

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2018-10-25

He was polarizing, prolific and the co-founder (or standalone founder!) of more than one artistic movement and that's just the start of this list of 9 things to know about him! Happy Birthday, Picasso! https://t.co/RVBAE21m38

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2018-10-25

Check out Two vases with Chrysanthemums by Claude Monet Giclee Reproduction on Canvas https://t.co/EExYEu8cBj

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2018-10-25

Sixty years ago, this artist illustrated for Pillsbury, Dial, and Kellogg’s.

In the early 2000’s, she founded “Hedgerow Studios”—producing audio books for children.

This is our post on the enigmatic Winnie Fitch. https://t.co/Ve5Ugy3G1F

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2018-10-25

'The Introduction of the Cult of Cybele at Rome' is one of four pictures commissioned in 1505 by Francesco Cornaro a Venetian nobleman. Andrea Mantegna only completed one before his death and Gentile Bellini supplied the other paintings.



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on Friday

Francesco Mochi
St.Veronica
1629-1640
St.Peter’s Basilica
Roma
Italia



With esteemed gratitude to arthistory390

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2018-10-19

Beautiful of Fanny Eaton by Joanna Boyce Wells (1861; ). Some fascinating research about her - Fanny Eaton: The Black Pre-Raphaelite Muse that Time Forgot https://t.co/r4BXXIjcyK via

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2018-10-19

Centuries of oil painting have given us a lot of artists, techniques and know-how. Here's where they all come together >>> https://t.co/KPPDwTM11k

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2018-10-18

Hey, quit taking selfies and check out our cool event "Meet The Romans"! history+ event this Saturday, Oct. 20th at the w/Brilliant art historian & moi! Info & sign up: https://t.co/ynb3pCMj86
❤️🖌️

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2018-10-17

Mouse with Spinning Wheel, 1890, ink & watercolor drawing
Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, & conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals.

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2018-10-16

Clara Siewert died 1945. Much of her work was destroyed by a bombing raid during WWII and she has remained mostly forgotten ever since.

The Apotheosis of a Witch
Death and the Maiden
Spring Fantasy
Fashion Goddess

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