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The Nuances Of Artistic Self-Aggrandisement
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The Nuances Of Artistic Self-Aggrandisement

By Chani Balmer.

Art was an invaluable tool of persuasion and self-presentation in the repertoire of a ruler, and was used as such to extraordinary effect again and again. Two rulers who wielded artistic representation in such a masterful way were Pope Urban VIII and King Louis XIV of France; both took full advantage of the Baroque style’s characteristic drama and monumentality, and its evocative, sensory nature to captivate an audience….

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Andy Warhol: Social Commentary On The 1960s
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Andy Warhol: Social Commentary On The 1960s

By Toshiko Frederiksens

It has been noted that Andy Warhol used his artwork as a means through which he was able to hold up a mirror to modern life. Despite proclaiming that his artwork and personal character were profoundly superficial, an exploration of three of Warhol’s key artworks from the 1960s reveals the way in which his art can be interpreted as a vehicle for social commentary and critique…

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History Painting
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History Painting

By Emma Strong.

History painting was regarded as the highest genre in the hierarchy of arts. It showcased narrative works on a monumental scale and sought to encourage an intellectual and didactic comprehension. The late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century was a time of immense social, philosophical, scientific and political change, which gave rise to a period of history art that encapsulated these significant developments and expanded the genre of history painting…

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