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Paintings by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

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William Bouguereau was an eminent French academic painter. He was a born traditionalist whose paintings were modern style interpretations of classical art subjects with a strong emphasis on the human body, especially the female body. He was known for photo-realistic paintings and he demonstrated his ability to draw during his childhood days. Bouguereau techniques and … Read more

Impressionism

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Impressionism is a technique that came to designate the art work of a diverse circle of artists who shared a common desire for artistic independence and special interest to modern expression. Formed in the last period of the 19th century, this small, diverse group included Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Camille Pissaro, Paul Cezanne and many … Read more