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Coronations and Symbols of Power in Art History

With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Bridgeman Images will explore symbols of...
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Art, History, Culture

8 Reasons to HATE Valentine’s Day

Here comes the overly commercialised, pressure-laden holiday we all love to hate. There are many...
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Art, History, Culture

Frightfully Fun ways to use images this Halloween

It’s that time of year again – the weather is getting colder, evenings are creeping in and we’re...
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trends, trend, History, contemporary art, Female, interior, christianity, jesus, religious art

Radiant Light: Elizabeth Wang

Elizabeth Wang (1942 - 2016) was born in 1942 and spent a lot of her life engaging with the...
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painting, History, Culture

Folk Art Through History

Folk Art covers a range of visual arts and is produced in the context of folk culture. Folk culture...
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International Women's Month: Pioneering Female Artists Through History

This International Women's Month, we're taking a look at the pioneering female artists throughout...
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Art, History, Culture

Photography Highlights in the Bridgeman Images Collection

As 2020 begins to draw to a close, we look back on a selection of our favourite photographers,...
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Art, History, Culture

200 Years Since The Death of Napoleon

The 5th of May 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of the once highly revered emperor ...
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Art, History

A Hunky History: The Male Nude in Art

The male nude in art is not as often talked about as its female counterpart. However, apart from...
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History, Culture

Academic Inspiration: Ancient History

Whether you’re working on a textbook, academic project or e-learning application, Bridgeman is a...
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