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Frans Hogenberg was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. He is known for portraits and topographical views as well as historical allegories. He also produced scenes of contemporary historical events. Hogenberg was the author of graphic works, engravings of city views and maps of the first four volumes of the six-volume atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Description and drawings of the most famous cities in the world), published in 1570 by the Flemish geographer Abraham Ortelius. Hogenberg's engravings are an invaluable source of information about urban development in medieval Europe.
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Ryan Mendoza is an American contemporary artist. He is best known for his large-scale installations and sculptures that explore themes of memory, identity and social justice. He works and lives between Naples and Berlin.
Mendoza often works with found objects and materials, reworking them to create new meanings and contexts. He has created installations using discarded and forgotten objects such as abandoned houses and furniture to create powerful commentaries on the human condition.
One of Mendoza's most famous works is White House, which he created in 2016. The installation was a replica of the house Rosa Parks lived in after her famous act of civil disobedience in Montgomery, Alabama. Mendoza moved the entire house from Detroit to Berlin and opened it as a public exhibition. The work was a powerful commentary on the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the US and around the world.
Mendoza's work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows around the world, including the Venice Biennale, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Studio Museum in Harlem. He has received several awards and grants for his work, including a grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation in 2004 and a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in 2011.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is an American writer and author.
Hawthorne is a recognized short story writer and a master of allegorical and symbolic narrative. One of the first fiction writers in American literature, he is best known for his works The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of Seven Gables (1851). Hawthorne's artistic works are considered part of the American Romantic movement and, in particular, of so-called dark Romanticism, a popular mid-19th-century fascination with the irrational, the demonic, and the grotesque.
Gaius Pliny Secundus (Latin: Gaius Plinius Secundus), known as Pliny the Elder, was an ancient Roman polymath, writer and statesman.
Pliny came from a wealthy family and was educated in Rome. In military service in Germany, he rose to the rank of cavalry commander, and then returned to Rome and was appointed governor of the province. In addition to public affairs, Pliny was engaged in the study of nature, wrote various scientific works.
His book Natural History has reached our time. This is an encyclopedic work, which became an authority in Europe in scientific matters until the Middle Ages. Natural History has historical significance as one of the greatest literary monuments of classical antiquity. It is still of value to those who wish to gain an insight into first-century Rome from a primary source.
In the year 79 Pliny was appointed by Vispasian to command a fleet in the Bay of Naples, and found himself near Vesuvius at the time of its eruption. He went ashore, where he died as a result of the natural disaster.
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William Shakespeare was a British poet and playwright and writer.
William's father, John Shakespeare, was a merchant and official in Stratford. There are reports that he was a sailor for a time before joining a theater company in London. Beginning in the 1590s, Shakespeare began writing plays, and in 1593 he published a poem, Venus and Adonis, which became popular. He dedicated it to the Duke of Southampton, who was a philanthropist and patron of talent, and soon his business was booming.
From 1592 to 1600 Shakespeare wrote his dramas and romantic comedies "Richard III", "The Taming of the Shrew", "Romeo and Juliet", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Merchant of Venice", as well as the comedies "Much Ado About Nothing", "Twelfth Night" and the tragedy "Julius Caesar". The playwright's business was so successful that he even bought a large house in Stratford. In 1599, Shakespeare became one of the owners, playwright and actor of the new theater "Globe". In 1603 King James took Shakespeare's troupe under his direct patronage. In the mature period, the great playwright turned to tragedies, there were "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", "Macbeth" and others.
Although in the 19th century researchers had some doubts about the authorship of many of these works, William Shakespeare is considered the greatest English playwright, one of the best playwrights in the world. His plays have been translated into all major languages and to this day form the basis of the world theatrical repertoire, most of them have been screened many times. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Shakespeare remains the world's best-selling playwright, and his plays and poems have sold more than 4 billion copies in the nearly 400 years since his death.
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Francis Picabia, born Francis-Marie Martinez de Picabia, was a French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist, whose work is celebrated for its diversity and innovation. His journey through various art movements, including Impressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, and Surrealism, showcases his refusal to be confined by any one style. Picabia's art is known for its eclectic nature, often blending mechanical elements with organic forms, thereby challenging traditional perceptions of art and beauty.
Picabia's significant contribution to the art world lies not just in his varied artistic output but also in his philosophical approach to creation. He believed in the freedom of expression, often using his art to critique societal norms and the art establishment itself. This rebellious spirit made him a pivotal figure in the Dada movement, where his works were celebrated for their irony and disdain for conventional art values.
Among his notable works, "Amorous Parade" and "I See Again in Memory My Dear Udnie" stand out, housed in prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York. These pieces exemplify Picabia's mastery over blending different elements of art movements, creating works that remain influential to this day. His legacy is not just in the pieces he created but also in his attitude towards art, encouraging future generations to challenge and redefine the boundaries of creativity.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Picabia's works represent not only significant artistic achievements but also valuable insights into the evolution of modern art. To stay informed about new product sales and auction events related to Francis Picabia, sign up for updates. This subscription is an essential resource for enthusiasts looking to enrich their collections with pieces from one of the most innovative artists of the 20th century.
