Caspar David Friedrich and the mystery of eternity
The great painter, born 250 years ago, made it his lifelong task to depict the numinous in nature.
ByImmerse yourself in the world of art with our captivating collection of articles, featuring artist profiles, art movements, exhibitions, and critical discussions that celebrate the creativity and inspiration of talented artists from various disciplines.
The great painter, born 250 years ago, made it his lifelong task to depict the numinous in nature.
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ByJackie Wullschläger’s exemplary biography reveals the impressionist painter’s obsessive commitment to his art.
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ByThe stock-in-trade of the 76-year-old’s long career is endurance mixed with pain: something she demands of her audience, too.
ByWhere Rembrandt painted introspection, the Haarlem portraitist showed people as social creatures.
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ByStewart Lee’s Radio 4 documentary on the city’s artistic past is jarring, hard to follow and utterly engaging.
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ByChristopher Neve’s study of great painters reveals the risks and rewards of creating art at the end of life.
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