Stefanie Graf
Stefanie Graf specializes in how art historical and philosophical phenomena impact contemporary art. She received her bachelor’s degree in art history at the University of Vienna, Austria, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in both art history and philosophy. Interested in researching the influence art has on the viewer and society, Stefanie believes that art can question, shape, and change the way we think and live.
Articles by Stefanie Graf
7 Famous Dutch Artists Who Achieved GreatnessFrom the Dutch Golden Age to Modernism, there were many great Dutch artists who greatly contributed to the world of art.
The Arts & Crafts Movement: A Response to the Industrial RevolutionIn reaction to the Industrial Revolution's plain, mass-produced items, the Arts and Crafts movement championed decoration and beauty.
In reaction to the Industrial Revolution's plain, mass-produced items, the Arts and Crafts movement championed decoration and beauty.
8 Famous Dada Artists Who Achieved GreatnessHere are 8 Dada artists who made significant contributions to the movement.
Here are 8 Dada artists who made significant contributions to the movement.
7 Famous Surrealist Artists Who Achieved GreatnessSurrealism was one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. Here are 7 Surrealist artists that you need to know.
Surrealism was one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. Here are 7 Surrealist artists that you need to know.
7 Famous Impressionist Artists Who Achieved GreatnessImpressionist artists changed the course of art history in numerous ways. Here are 7 impressionists that you need to know.
Impressionist artists changed the course of art history in numerous ways. Here are 7 impressionists that you need to know.
7 Artists of The Nouveau Réalisme Movement You Should KnowBy using everyday objects such as waste, the members of the Nouveau Réalisme movement intended to make art that was real.
6 Unsettling Artworks by Mike KelleyIn Mike Kelley’s unsettling art, themes like Repressed Memory Syndrome, trauma, and violence are combined with popular culture, plush toys, and more.
In Mike Kelley’s unsettling art, themes like Repressed Memory Syndrome, trauma, and violence are combined with popular culture, plush toys, and more.
How Does Mona Hatoum Turn Ordinary Objects into Artworks?Kitchen utensils and the human body lose their familiarity in Mona Hatoum’s works.
6 Things You Should Know about Sculptor Augusta SavageAugusta Savage was an accomplished artist and an influential educator.
Augusta Savage was an accomplished artist and an influential educator.
5 Performances by Hannah Wilke to KnowHannah Wilke’s video and performance works question the way women are often portrayed in art or fashion photography.
6 Bizarre Public Sculptures by Paul McCarthyPaul McCarthy’s public artworks are usually characterized by their enormous size and controversial nature.
Paul McCarthy’s public artworks are usually characterized by their enormous size and controversial nature.
Mona Hatoum: 6 Facts About the British-Palestinian ArtistMona Hatoum often blends political topics with personal experiences in her work. Here are six facts about her career as an artist.
Mona Hatoum often blends political topics with personal experiences in her work. Here are six facts about her career as an artist.