Anastasiia Kirpalov
Anastasiia is an art historian and curator based in Bucharest, Romania. Previously she worked as a museum assistant, caring for a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Her main research objectives are early-20th-century art and underrepresented artists of that era. She travels frequently and has lived in 8 different countries for the past 28 years.
Articles by Anastasiia Kirpalov
The Long History of Embroidery in Art (Origins & Meanings)Embroidery was unfairly dismissed as a women’s hobby for centuries before becoming one of the trendiest mediums of contemporary art.
9 Must-See Representations of Joan of Arc in ArtOver the years, Joan of Arc appeared in artworks as a political figure, a Christian prophet, and a feminist icon.
Over the years, Joan of Arc appeared in artworks as a political figure, a Christian prophet, and a feminist icon.
How Rembrandt’s Shadow Trick Still Shapes Portrait PhotographyRembrandt van Rijn’s unique painting style and approach to light gave birth to an expressive photographic technique known as Rembrandt Lighting.
Rembrandt van Rijn’s unique painting style and approach to light gave birth to an expressive photographic technique known as Rembrandt Lighting.
The Real Story of Baudelaire’s Haitian MuseThe real story of Haitian-born Jeanne Duval, the muse of the poet Charles Baudelaire, is lost in many racialized prejudices and fantasies of her contemporaries.
The real story of Haitian-born Jeanne Duval, the muse of the poet Charles Baudelaire, is lost in many racialized prejudices and fantasies of her contemporaries.
Andrea Mantegna’s 5 Most Famous WorksAndrea Mantegna’s works made references to his client’s identities and revealed his opinions on philosophical debates of his era.
Andrea Mantegna’s works made references to his client’s identities and revealed his opinions on philosophical debates of his era.
Who Were the Four Greatest Artists of the Renaissance?Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci formed the Renaissance culture and set standards for generations of future painters and sculptors.
5 Works by Andrea Mantegna You Should KnowAndrea Mantegna was an intellectual artist who coded philosophical and religious concepts into his painted compositions showing ancient temples and Christian saints.
Andrea Mantegna was an intellectual artist who coded philosophical and religious concepts into his painted compositions showing ancient temples and Christian saints.
Hans Holbein the Younger’s Most Famous WorksHans Holbein the Younger was a well-traveled and educated artist who combined influences of German, Italian, Dutch, and French art into a unique personal style.
7 Works by Raphael You Should KnowThe great Renaissance master Raphael was a unique portrait painter, architect, and designer who was responsible for decorating the Sistine Chapel.
The great Renaissance master Raphael was a unique portrait painter, architect, and designer who was responsible for decorating the Sistine Chapel.
8 Dreamlike Paintings by Henri RousseauHenri Rousseau lived in his imaginary jungle, never leaving France. Dive into 8 dreamlike paintings by this self-taught artist.
What Were Hieronymus Bosch’s Early Influences? (Training and Inspirations)Hieronymus Bosch, the genius of the Early Northern Renaissance, was most likely trained by his father and brothers, members of a long artistic dynasty.
Hieronymus Bosch, the genius of the Early Northern Renaissance, was most likely trained by his father and brothers, members of a long artistic dynasty.
What Do Hieronymus Bosch’s Paintings Tell Us About the Great Artist?Some art historians believe that Hieronymus Bosch was a member of a heretical Christian sect and reflected its ideas in his works.
Some art historians believe that Hieronymus Bosch was a member of a heretical Christian sect and reflected its ideas in his works.