“I love to go to people’s houses,” Diane Arbus once told a reporter, “exploring — doing daring things I’ve not done before.” It was that daring that gave us images we’ll never forget: the Jew…
In the mid-2000s, historian Anna Pegler-Gordon said that visual media often seems more accessible to her students than the written record. They claimed images make the past seem more accessible, giving concrete shape to a world that sometimes seems intangible. Not to mention the immediacy of the image, which often conveys information more quickly than a primary document written in an unfamiliar, or even a foreign, language. But according to Pegler-Gordon, this immediacy also works well in discussion sections, where the shared experience of viewing a picture can provide a focus for lively group discussion.
During the Second World War, Balham underground station was one of many deep tube stations designated for use as a civilian air raid shelter. At 20:02 on 14 October 1940,…
Brixton Academy by Underway Studios is now available from Print Club London's online gallery! Shop this print with FREE UK SHIPPING
History's dynamic duos, from politics to painting and poetry as chosen by Kate Kellaway
We recently wrote an article about the unique beauty of people that lived many years ago, and we showed their portraits as examples. Almost all of them were women. We think that that was probably a little bit unfair and decided to make a separate compilation with men.
It's hard to imagine this kind of history was almost erased
Image 5 of 19 from gallery of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Selected in Competition for Redevelopment of Riga Historic Quarter. Photograph by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
It was Confucius who said, “Study the past if you would define the future”. Historical pictures allow us to do just that. They depict some of the most important moments of the days gone by, which we can turn back to and analyze one image at a time. And learn something new with each one of them, whether it’s an old photo from a family album or a snapshot that made it to the history books.
Everyone knows Picasso was the father of Cubism, but did you know he was once tried in court for allegedly stealing the Mona Lisa?
A collection of pictures saved from disappearing to time.
Part 13 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II
About The Artwork Amsterdam 1892, Jacob Olie. Location: "Gebed zonder End". Photo colorized by Coloriginals. Amazing historic streetlife in Colour. Printed on Acrylic (Fineart Baryta Photopaper). A colourful window into the past. Coloriginals (Gerard Kamp) bring historic images to life with feeling and craftsmanship. Proper and honest editing of historic photos is work for the truly dedicated. It requires patience, concentration and imagination. Every touch and every shade requires attention and sensitivity. As Gerard Kamp describes it; “One needs to imagine walking around in such an environment; imagine the smells, sounds on the street, language and, of course, the colours.” The end results are quite remarkable in bringing old times so much closer. The photos draw you into the past in a beautifully coloured, sensitive and historically accurate way. A true window into the past. The Coloriginals large format photos are available in limited editions and are provided with a certificate of authenticity. Original Created:2019 Subjects:Cities Materials:Paper Styles:DocumentaryPhotorealismSurrealism Mediums:ColorManipulatedPaperAcrylic Details & Dimensions Photography:Color on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:75 Size:35.4 W x 47.2 H x 0.1 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Netherlands. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
Blanche Monnier fell in love with a man her mother disapproved of. What she didn't know was the price she would have to pay for true love.
Image 4 of 19 from gallery of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Selected in Competition for Redevelopment of Riga Historic Quarter. Photograph by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Learning about history is a continuously interesting, never-ending adventure. What makes it even more exciting is exploring the past through authentic photographs. These historical photos, coupled with the fascinating stories behind them, allow us to take an intimate glimpse into the lives of people long gone. They provide a tangible link that connects us to these unfamiliar faces and teaches us about their dreams, fears, and brave decisions that changed the course of history.
How this pilot changed how high people thought women could fly
Découvrez une sélection de 30 photos qui sont rares ou qui ont marqué l'Histoire. Des clichés inédits que vous n'avez sûrement jamais vu !
Au Pavillon Carré de Baudouin, l’exposition Willy Ronis par Willy Ronis ouvre ses portes du 27 avril au 29 septembre 2018. L’occasion de découvrir le travail et la vie de ce grand photographe français. Représentant de la photographie humaniste française, Willy Ronis est connu pour son engagement, ses photographies de rue, ses autoportraits, ses nus, mais également ses photographies de chats. Avec près de 200 clichés, le Pavillon Carré de Baudouin retrace très bien l’œuvre de Willy Ronis, de ses […]
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has won the competition to design an 11,500-square-meter area in Riga's Central District. The pro...
Photos Of Children In The Troubles: Northern Ireland 1969-1981
Quest’anno, oltre a voler (ri)trucidare la bufala dell’incendio della fabbrica Triangle come origine della Giornata Internazionale della Donna e a rilanciare la fotostoria dedicata a qu…
Weg vom Morphium, weg aus Europa: Im Juni 1939 fuhren die Freundinnen Annemarie Schwarzenbach und Ella Maillart im Auto Richtung Hindukusch. Ihre grandiosen Fotos zeigen ein Land, das es so nicht mehr gibt.
Explore the iconic work of 15 famous female photographers and get inspired by their creativity and vision. See the impact of these female photographers.
The new Kulturbahnhof Aalen brings together Aalen’s industrial history and twenty-first century architecture. With great sensitivity, the historical..
Im Fotomuseum Winterthur wird die umfassende Werkschau eines der wichtigsten Fotografen des 20. Jahrhunderts gezeigt Bereits in jungen Jahren weiss Paul
It’s said that everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. And yet, if you take a look at photos of alluring people of the past, you simply can’t ignore their radiant appearances. Standards of “good looks” have changed over time, but the unique features and pure grace of people from that period are just mesmerizing.
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1959: The year Fidel Castro completely charmed America
