Category Archives: Works of Art

Art in Toronto

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Denise

There are many Canadian art museums in the Toronto area. You can visit larger galleries such as the Art Gallery of Ontario or the Royal Ontario Museum or visit one of the many private galleries. The Art Gallery of Ontario is … Continue reading →

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Canadian Art News Roundup–June

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Denise

Canadian Retiree to Claim Nazi-Stolen Art Since they passed a restitution law in 1998, the Austrian government has been returning paintings stolen by the Nazis to descendants of the rightful owners. In all, about 10,000 paintings are back in the … Continue reading →

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Impressionist Art

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Denise

The 19th-century saw an art movement that started in Paris and took the world by storm. Impressionist paintings are characterized by small and thin brush strokes, unusual angles, and the accurate capture of light as it changed and depicted time … Continue reading →

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Picasso’s Enduring Legend

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Denise

Pablo Picasso is likely the most-often written about artist. He was fascinating in both his personal life and his art. He is probably one of the most prolific artists ever, leaving behind an enormous body of art, in too wide a variety of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the artGalore.ca Blog!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Denise

Though our blog is new, we intend to quickly add lots of material that we hope our readers will enjoy– the latest art news, discussions about specific pieces of art, and stories about some classic works and the masters that created them. We welcome your participation in the discussions and are open to hosting guest blogs about our favorite subject–art. Continue reading →

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