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the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
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the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
  • r/ArtHistory - the greatest painter in history second to none was, is and will always will be John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) and here is my evidence  + no one paints women as perfect and beautiful and realistic and raw as he does in an unbelievably authentic way
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What are some paintings/works that feel distinctly not of their actual time to you? My favorite example is “Portrait of Bernardo de Galvez” circa 1790.
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What are some paintings/works that feel distinctly not of their actual time to you? My favorite example is “Portrait of Bernardo de Galvez” circa 1790.
r/ArtHistory - What are some paintings/works that feel distinctly not of their actual time to you? My favorite example is “Portrait of Bernardo de Galvez” circa 1790.

What is an artwork that gave you a palpable physical reaction, beyond the immediate sensation of aesthetic like/dislike? One of the strongest reactions I have had was to Wayne Thiebaud's "24th Street Intersection" (1977).
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What is an artwork that gave you a palpable physical reaction, beyond the immediate sensation of aesthetic like/dislike? One of the strongest reactions I have had was to Wayne Thiebaud's "24th Street Intersection" (1977).
r/ArtHistory - What is an artwork that gave you a palpable physical reaction, beyond the immediate sensation of aesthetic like/dislike? One of the strongest reactions I have had was to Wayne Thiebaud's "24th Street Intersection" (1977).

The Arnolfini Portrait is considered a masterpiece but it gives me space alien/uncanny valley vibes. What do you think?
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The Arnolfini Portrait is considered a masterpiece but it gives me space alien/uncanny valley vibes. What do you think?
r/ArtHistory - The Arnolfini Portrait is considered a masterpiece but it gives me space alien/uncanny valley vibes. What do you think?

another genius who perfected painting women Eugene de Blaas (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
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another genius who perfected painting women Eugene de Blaas (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?
  • r/ArtHistory - another genius who perfected painting women 
Eugene de Blaas  (1843–1931) another SSS tier member of the greatest in history. is he in your top 10?

Judith Beheading Holofernes Left: Caravaggio (1598) Right: Woman Painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1612)
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Judith Beheading Holofernes Left: Caravaggio (1598) Right: Woman Painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1612)
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People need to chill: Pentax 17
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People need to chill: Pentax 17

I have a hard time understanding this community regarding the aftermath of the Pentax 17 release. A new camera is developed and produced for the first time in over 20 years and it gets a ton of hate?

"I wanted a full frame camera" Yes, we all do, Pentax to, they have said repeatedly that if this is a succes they will probably go for a full frame camera and even a SLR. With the amount of people only posting pictures on social media, half frame shouldn't be a problem.

"It's to expensive, a used camera on Ebay is much cheaper" It's a new camera, brand new, with warranty and spare parts to go around, I've had 2 Minolta A7 and 1 Canon 1N that gave up this year. No to mention the multiple compact low quality cameras that works 50% of the time. The Canon 1V had a release price of 1700$ (3000$ adjusted for inflation).

"No one shoots half frame" Yes, multiple people do, it's a neat format with double the amount of exposures. People act like every frame they take will be print the size of a living room.

I get that the Pentax 17 isn't for everyone, but it is a milestone in camera development that hopefully will lead to a new slr, which the community really wants. If you don't like it, fine, but stop hating on the first camera release by a major camera company in over 20 years.


Have you ever experienced the Stendhal Syndrome (quote/description in first comment below)? Which work/place and what was the context? It has happened to me at the Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba.
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Have you ever experienced the Stendhal Syndrome (quote/description in first comment below)? Which work/place and what was the context? It has happened to me at the Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba.
r/ArtHistory - Have you ever experienced the Stendhal Syndrome (quote/description in first comment below)? Which work/place and what was the context? It has happened to me at the Mezquita-Catedral of Cordoba.

Helen Frankenthalers’ work was panned by some art critics for being too “pretty” and comforting (cont’d)
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Helen Frankenthalers’ work was panned by some art critics for being too “pretty” and comforting (cont’d)
r/ArtHistory - Helen Frankenthalers’ work was panned by some art critics for being too “pretty” and comforting (cont’d)


Pro-Palestinian activist destroys Philip de László (1869–1937)'s "Arthur Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour" (1914) in Trinity College at the University of Cambridge
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Pro-Palestinian activist destroys Philip de László (1869–1937)'s "Arthur Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour" (1914) in Trinity College at the University of Cambridge
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What are some paintings that you hate or otherwise find physically difficult to look at?
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What are some paintings that you hate or otherwise find physically difficult to look at?

A painting that leaves the viewer feeling happy, sad, scared, empty, etc is one thing, but a painting that is physically difficult to look at or that fills you with hatred is an entirely different and quite rare thing.

Please no Kinkade, even if you're one of those people who would literally throw a Kinkade out the window.



What’s one piece of art you think everyone should see in person?
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What’s one piece of art you think everyone should see in person?

I’m doing some research for an essay I’m working on, on what pieces are better seen in person, so like the Sistine chapel, or last supper or Gustav Klimt’s Kiss because of how the light in the museum reflects on the gold paint. But I want the list to include more than the “classics” and be more comprehensive world wide not just Europe and North America, it’s just tougher since I have not travelled much and museum websites are not always up to date.

What pieces have YOU seen in person on your museum visits that have stayed with you? Any and all help is appreciated!





What's the single worst piece of art advice you hate with every fiber of your being...?
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What's the single worst piece of art advice you hate with every fiber of your being...?

Using references is "cheating" ...

... I shouldn't have to explain why this is a bad piece of art advice. What about you all?


Anyone else wanna rip their hair out when people ask “what’s the name of this style?”, or am I just a hater?
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Anyone else wanna rip their hair out when people ask “what’s the name of this style?”, or am I just a hater?

I’ve been in the online art community for probably about a decade by now. For some reason in the past 2 years specifically, the comment section of pretty much every contemporary illustrator has at least one comment asking “what’s the name of this style” and it’s so baffling to me?? like what does that even mean? what is this obsession with labeling art styles that younger artists (esp on tiktok, i swear the whole “jelly art” thing made this so much worse) seem to have? obv there are actual categories/movements with names- like folk, naive, etc, but that’s almost never the kind of art i see this question under. I had someone comment this on one of my tiktoks a while back and i genuinely could not come up with an answer. it’s my art style? it doesn’t have a name, i didn’t pick it out of a phone book??



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