L’école de la pensée
Alexandre Petrus
Painting - 89 x 116 x 1.5 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 0.6 inch
$2,619 $2,357
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Painting - 89 x 116 x 1.5 cm Painting - 35 x 45.7 x 0.6 inch
$2,619 $2,357
Painting - 30 x 42 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$632
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,985
Painting - 70 x 100 x 0.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.2 inch
$22,204
Painting - 101.6 x 81.3 x 5.1 cm Painting - 40 x 32 x 2 inch
$125,000
Painting - 53 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 20.9 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
$968
Painting - 50 x 40 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 inch
$911
Painting - 45 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 17.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
$2,272
Painting - 120 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
$2,266
Painting - 41 x 62 cm Painting - 16.1 x 24.4 inch
$3,644
Painting - 182.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 72 x 36 x 1 inch
$1,765
Painting - 35 x 32 x 0.5 cm Painting - 13.8 x 12.6 x 0.2 inch
$1,082
Painting - 55.5 x 43 x 2 cm Painting - 21.9 x 16.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,624
Painting - 30.5 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 8 x 0.1 inch
$569
Painting - 80 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch
$3,074
Painting - 85.1 x 69.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 33.5 x 27.5 x 1.5 inch
$4,000
Painting - 54.5 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 21.5 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,477
Painting - 117 x 92 x 0.1 cm Painting - 46.1 x 36.2 x 0 inch
$6,035
Painting - 49.5 x 40.6 x 2 cm Painting - 19.5 x 16 x 0.8 inch
$9,998
Painting - 105 x 82 x 3 cm Painting - 41.3 x 32.3 x 1.2 inch
$5,693
Painting - 280 x 439 x 0.5 cm Painting - 110.2 x 172.8 x 0.2 inch
$62,184
Painting - 97 x 74 x 0.5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 29.1 x 0.2 inch
$512
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$364
Painting - 68 x 53 x 0.4 cm Painting - 26.8 x 20.9 x 0.2 inch
$9,679
Painting - 70 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$399
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,366
Painting - 120 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$2,255
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,505
Painting - 90 x 70 x 1.8 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.7 inch
$2,505
Painting - 81 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,651
Painting - 65 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,993
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,139 $1,025
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,139
Painting - 42 x 29.7 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 inch
$3,457
Painting - 61 x 76.2 x 0.4 cm Painting - 24 x 30 x 0.15 inch
$1,580
Painting - 104 x 83 x 2 cm Painting - 40.9 x 32.7 x 0.8 inch
$8,540
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,139
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,139
Painting - 65 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,139
History painting has been for centuries the noblest genre of painting. It was meant to depict and exacerbate the major historical events of a state, an age or a government, such as great battles, coronations of emperors or historical treaties. Today, political and historical painting is not at the service of authorities anymore, but rather a means to question the establishment and make people think of the abuses of governments and of the social issues of our time. Modernity witnessed the rise in popularity of the figure of the politically committed artist and today, numerous contemporary artists deal with political issues in their works. It is no surprise that in countries with a difficult political climate such as Russia or China artists produce a great number of works conveying powerful political and historical messages. Yue Minjun, Yang Fanzhi, Yan Pei Min or Alexander Kosolapov are just a few examples. When browsing Artsper's key artists, do not miss Sergio Birga's works
Art has always been closely linked to politics, and to this day has an important historic function. It can aid in remembrance; denounce or support powers and public opinions; act as a witness to great moments in history; adhere to or refute the efforts of censorship; or even be weaponised, most notably by means of propaganda. Whatever the period, whatever the movement, politically engaged art remains a central pillar of Art History. From Banksy to Obey, including the likes of Picasso and classical paintings, discover our extensive selection of historical and political paintings.
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