20 Artistas Mulheres Mais Influentes da História da Arte
20 Artistas Mulheres Mais Influentes da História da Arte
Artistas

20 Most Influential Female Artists in Art History

With the onset of the Women's Movement in the 1960s, more and more female artists began to receive the recognition they deserved. Today, art history is being reexamined and artists who have fallen by the wayside are now being included and rewarded for their contributions to the evolution of art.
We've compiled a list of what we believe are some of the most important female artists past and present.
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O que foi o movimento brutalismo? Como surgiu? | P55 Magazine | p55-art-auctions
O que foi o movimento brutalismo? Como surgiu? | P55 Magazine | p55-art-auctions
Movimentos

What was the brutalism movement? How did it come about?

The brutalist movement, which emerged in the middle of the 20th century, emerges as a unique architectural expression, challenging aesthetic conventions and proposing a raw and functional approach to design. Find out more here.
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5 Icónicas Obras de Arte do artista Vhils
5 Icónicas Obras de Arte do artista Vhils
Artistas

5 Iconic Artwork by the artist Vhils

Vhils grew up in Seixal, an industrialized suburb across the river from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and was profoundly influenced by the transformations brought about by the intense urban development the country underwent in the 1980s and 1990s.Alexandre Farto was particularly inspired by the way city walls absorb the social and historical changes taking place around them. Discover five iconic works of art from Vhils.
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Guia para iniciantes: Como começar a pintar em acrílico?
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Beginner's Guide: How to start painting in acrylic?
Acrylic paint, derived from plastic components such as oil, was developed in the 1940s for industrial use, that is, for covering interiors and exteriors of buildings. Artists began to use acrylic as a way to explore their technical capabilities, because due to the aqueous form of the paint, it is feasible to interact with other means and plastic techniques, thus introducing the possibility of producing works of mixed techniques.Do you want to take your first steps in the world of acrylic? In this article we have collected some hints and tips to help you get familiar with the necessary materials and tricks.
10 cursos online gratuitos sobre arte
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10 free online art courses
The world of online courses is experiencing tremendous growth right now. Now there are numerous free courses offered by institutions and universities that give you the opportunity to learn without having to leave your home.Are you interested in knowing more about art, but don't know where to start? There are several free courses on this motto, so to help you, P55 has compiled ten courses on different topics.
As meninas do escultor português João Cutileiro
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The Portuguese sculptor's girls João Cutileiro
The artist João Cutileiro profoundly marked sculpture and the very identity of the history of Portuguese art, by reinventing the means of production. In 1966, the artist introduced electric stone-cutting machines to his production, which allowed him to dedicate himself exclusively to marble. Through the use of this element João Cutileiro went beyond academic statuary and built a new language. In this article we will address one of the themes that the artist remained faithful to, girls, in order to understand how the artist awakened the beauty of the female body by expressing instinctive pleasures.
15 obras de arte sobre o pregador São João Batista
Artistas
15 artworks about the preacher Saint John the Baptist
Every year, on the 24th of June, São João is celebrated, a popular festival of the Catholic religion. According to the gospels, Saint John the Baptist was a Jewish preacher who was born in Ein Kerem, in Judea, in the year 2 BC Over the centuries, a diverse number of artists represented the episodes of his life, the most popular being the baptism of Jesus Christ and his beheading. In order to expose key moments in the life of Saint John the Baptist, this article contains fifteen pieces by various artists, who contributed to the abundant collection of works of art about this saint.
7 artistas contemporâneos LGBTQIA+ que precisa de conhecer
Artistas
7 contemporary LGBTQIA+ artists you need to know

Over the centuries, art has been a vehicle for communicating experiences, stories, in addition to being a form of expression of identity, of a person or a culture.Currently, the LGBTQI+ community is gradually gaining greater visibility and being more accepted. From the 20th century to the present, several artists have used art as a means of expression to bring about a change in social perception. Discover in this article, seven artists who conceived, through their identity and artistic production, an increase in the visibility and liberation of the LGBTQI+ community.

5 Factos sobre a artista Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Artistas
5 Facts about the artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Through her works ranging from the figurative to the abstract, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva marked the history of Portuguese and international art. His career, which started in Paris, was associated with his versatility, with a set of works ranging from painting, sculpture, tapestry, to illustration and scenography. With a great respect for the purity of selected means of expression and through her original geometric compositions, she became one of the most celebrated abstract artists in Post-War Europe. This week, P55 presents the fascinating world of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva by revealing five little-known facts about his life.
Obras de arte para celebrar o Dia Mundial dos Oceanos
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Artworks to celebrate World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8, to remember the importance of these in the daily lives of all of us. From Monet to Katsushika Hokusai, countless artists have created works about the great oceans of this world. Due to their extraordinary relevance, these have become true references in the history of art. Discover in this article a selection of artists who are inspired by this theme for the construction of their works.
O que é um azulejo? A história do azulejo em Portugal
Artistas
What is a tile? The history of the azulejo in Portugal
Azulejo is the Portuguese word for a square ceramic tile with one side decorated and glazed. It appeared more than five hundred years ago, with the influence of oriental culture, which decorated the walls of palaces and sacred spaces with mosaics. It has been a continuous and diverse technique applied in architecture, adapting to the demands of each era. Its uniqueness is evident compared to tiles from other countries, being a national phenomenon that helps build the country's collective memory unconsciously.
Lista de atividades para animar o Dia Mundial da Criança
Exposições
List of activities to liven up World Children's Day

What to do on Children's Day? This is the question that all parents ask when approaching this special day for the little ones. Right after Christmas, this is the day most loved by children, due to the activities and celebrations made especially for them. To liven up this day, we have created a list of activities that you can do in order to socialize and have fun with your children.

O que são NFTs? Como começar a comprar NFTs?
Notícias
What are NFTs? How to start buying NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to have exploded this year as they sell at high prices, comparable to the eccentricity of Dutch tulip trading in the 17th century. In the art world, NFTs gained public attention when on March 11, 2021, Christie's announced the highest ever sale of a non-physical artwork of a digital collage by artist Beeple, for €58.6 million . Many questions arise with the emergence of this new type of investment. In this article we will approach this new virtual reality to understand what its benefits are and how you can and should invest in NFTs.
Quem foi o artista surrealista espanhol Salvador Dalí?
Artistas
Who was the spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali?
The spanish artist Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is one of the best-known painters in the world for his work with movement surrealism, framed in the vanguards of the 1920s. His works, with a peculiar aesthetic and plastic quality, express the thoughts of the artist's own unconscious, from everyday elements that are transformed, such as melted clocks or extraordinary animals. HuhThis article highlights the lines of surrealist creation and the legacy of the artist who created fromparanoid critical method.
O nu artístico e a sexualidade na arte ocidental
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The artistic nude and sexuality in western art

NIn recent decades, visual artists have insistently worked on identity, body, gender and sexuality, with their work being central to the development of spectators' critical thinking. Starting from iconic representations from different historical periods, we will understand how the naked body and sexuality is shaped and defined by these diverse factors. 

Museus que pode visitar sem ser necessário sair de casa
Exposições
Museums you can visit without having to leave your home

This Tuesday, May 18th, is International Museum Day. In order to remain close to the public, museum spaces have kept pace with transformations and digital innovations, currently forming part of a worldwide network. HToday, due to the innovations explored by these entities, it is possible to celebrate International Museum Day with an online guided tour. P55 has put together a list of 15 national and international museums that are just a click away.

Quem foi o artista contemporâneo português Julião Sarmento?
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Who is the contemporary Portuguese artist Julião Sarmento?
Julião Sarmento, one of the most recognized contemporary Portuguese artists, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, May 4th, leaving behind a notorious and emblematic work punctuated by experimentation with all means and techniques. Over the last five decades, the multidisciplinarity of the Portuguese artist's work has addressed themes such as eroticism, sexuality, literature or cinema. Far from presenting an exhaustive constitution of his works, this article highlights the lines of investigation and creation that Julião Sarmento obsessively explored throughout his extensive career.