Isabel Droge
Isabel is an art historian and writer from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She holds a MSc in Arts and Culture Studies and a BA in Art History, both from the University of Amsterdam. Isabel’s biggest passion lies with European art from the fin de siècle period. Within this field, her main focuses have been Art Nouveau and the Vienna Secession, decorative arts, architecture, photography, and the reception of marginalized artists. Currently, she finds herself very interested in art, architecture, and design from the early and mid-20th century. When Isabel is not busy writing, she loves travelling, photography, web design, and being in nature.
Articles by Isabel Droge
4 Key Techniques of 20th-Century PhotographyThe world of 20th-century photography was filled with remarkable technical evolution. Many photographers captured the essence of the rapidly changing world.
4 Techniques of 19th-Century Photography You Should KnowDuring the nineteenth century photography was invented. Here’s everything you need to know about the techniques used in 19th-century photography.
During the nineteenth century photography was invented. Here’s everything you need to know about the techniques used in 19th-century photography.
Discover Philip Johnson’s Famous Glass HousePhilip Johnson’s signature work The Glass House was built in 1949. Discover what makes the building so important and unique.
Philip Johnson’s signature work The Glass House was built in 1949. Discover what makes the building so important and unique.
Marcel Breuer’s Iconic Work: From Bauhaus to BrutalismWith his innovative use of materials and forms, the designer and architect Marcel Breuer significantly influenced the development of design in the 20th century.
With his innovative use of materials and forms, the designer and architect Marcel Breuer significantly influenced the development of design in the 20th century.
6 Female Pre-Raphaelite Artists You Should KnowThe Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood is well known for its romantic and alluring artworks. Discover the women artists that contributed to the Brotherhood’s famous oeuvre.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood is well known for its romantic and alluring artworks. Discover the women artists that contributed to the Brotherhood’s famous oeuvre.
Architectural Wizardry: 4 Fascinating Works by Antoni GaudiAntoni Gaudí was a legendary Spanish architect. Explore his creations, from the colorful Park Güell to the iconic Sagrada Familia.
Cecilia Beaux: Esteemed American PortraitistCecilia Beaux was a prominent American portraitist, who became known for her realistic and elegant depictions of the bourgeoisie.
Cecilia Beaux was a prominent American portraitist, who became known for her realistic and elegant depictions of the bourgeoisie.
5 Buildings Designed by Celebrated Architect Philip JohnsonPhilip Johnson was a prominent American architect, who became well-known for his contributions to modernist and postmodernist architecture.
Le Corbusier: Get to Know the Pioneer of Modern ArchitectureLe Corbusier was a multi-talented modern architect. Discover what defined his architectural style.
Le Corbusier was a multi-talented modern architect. Discover what defined his architectural style.
Meet 3 Women of the Vienna SecessionEveryone knows the male artists of the Vienna Secession, but this artistic collective also collaborated with a number of women artists. Read on to discover who they were.
How Paul Signac Turned Saint-Tropez into an Artists’ ParadiseThe Pointillist painter Paul Signac settled in the fishing village of Saint-Tropez in 1892. Find out how he transformed this place into a centre of avant-garde art.
The Pointillist painter Paul Signac settled in the fishing village of Saint-Tropez in 1892. Find out how he transformed this place into a centre of avant-garde art.
Mies van der Rohe: The Architect Who Thought Less Was MoreMies van der Rohe was a pioneer of modernist architecture. Discover how his fondness of the aphorisms less is more and God is in the details reflected in his designs.
Mies van der Rohe was a pioneer of modernist architecture. Discover how his fondness of the aphorisms less is more and God is in the details reflected in his designs.