27 articles
Gifting art: history and customs
- 25 Why Does Gifting a Work by a Living vs. Deceased Artist Change the Meaning?Gifting a work by a living artist creates a connection to the present and humanity, while a work by a deceased artist evokes eternity and heritage. Disc... 11 min read
- 26 How Did Renaissance Patrons Commission Paintings to Earn Salvation?In 15th-century Florence, commissioning a painting was not merely a decorative decision but an act capable of influencing your eternal destiny. Discover... 7 min read
- 27 Did memorial artworks offered after bereavement have a therapeutic function?Memorial artworks offered after bereavement did much more than just serve as a memory: they provided a tangible support to materialize absence, a creati... 11 min read
