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Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Hans Makart
Hans Makart: A Life in Opulence and Influence Born: May 28, 1840, Salzburg, Austria Died: October 3, 1884, Vienna, Austria Nationality: Austrian Movement: Academic Art, Makartstil Early Life and Training Hans Makart's artistic journey began in Salzburg, where he was born into a family with connections to the Habsburg court. Initially showing promise, he enrolled at the Vienna Academy between 1850 and 1851. However, his
struggles with draughtsmanship led to his departure from the academy. Recognizing his passion for color, Makart studied under Karl Theodor von Piloty in Munich from 1861 to 1865. This period was crucial in shaping his artistic style and developing his distinctive use of vibrant hues. Further travels to London, Paris, and Rome broadened his exposure to European art movements and techniques, enriching his artistic perspective.…