#academic art

James Tissot, The Gallery of HMS Calcutta (Portsmouth), 1876, Tate, London, UK Painting

James Tissot in 10 Paintings

James Tissot was a 19th-century French painter, mostly known for depicting the life of high society in London and Paris. Painting in mostly an...

Anastasia Manioudaki 29 September 2025

Painting

Alexandre Cabanel in 10 Paintings—Master of French Academic Painting

Alexandre Cabanel rose to fame for his historical, classical, and religious subjects, all executed in the refined style of French academic painting.

Errika Gerakiti 10 September 2025

Contemporary Art

Roberto Ferri: When Contemporary Art Meets Academicism (NSFW)

People often picture contemporary art as a mixed-media practice on current topics set apart from classic styles. However, the art of Roberto Ferri...

Errika Gerakiti 17 June 2024