A history of painting with high-resolution enlargements and carefully crafted reproductions. Masterpieces, very famous, less known, almost unknown and forgotten. Masterpieces of painting are 100 sections arranged chronologically according to the painter's date of birth, starting with Giotto born in 1226.


Masterpieces of Painting is my personal tribute to great painters and their works. For the most famous ones, usually presented in the 500-page canonical edition of the History of Art. But also for the less known, for whom I have extended the history of art to 2,500 pages. It is only against such a broad background that the mysterious genius of the most valued can be seen. I can assure you that among the less known there are many wonderful paintings that fully deserve to be called a masterpiece. But not all of them are, of course, masterpieces. I also show those with an unusual idea, an intriguing detail, an interesting symbol or an original motif. It also lists the exact titles and dates should you wish to further decode the characters, content, or symbolism. Just search on wikipedia. If you want to see such an extensive history of art - subscribe to the channel. The order was arranged chronologically according to the painter's date of birth. I start my story with Giotto di Bondone, born in 1226, and his painting considered to be the first painting of the Renaissance - the Kiss of Judas from 1305.

I greet and wish you many great impressions. Ars Humana. Bogusław Białecki. Wrocław, September 2021


P.S. The choice of images is absolutely subjective. These are just paintings that I admire. Write, comment on, admire or criticize the selection and point out mistakes. As a painting lover, you are always welcome here. It's good to learn something new.

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