Aesthetic Analysis

Explaining why art is great, one masterpiece at a time

Welcome

Ever wondered what makes a masterpiece a masterpiece? Or why certain artworks have captivated audiences for centuries? Art isn't just paint on a canvas or stone carved into a figure. It's a window into history, a display of human emotion, and a testament to creativity. Art is amazing because it challenges us, moves us, and connects us to stories and ideas across time and cultures.

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From the blog

Basquiat Untitled (1982)

Basquiat, billionaires and who owns what?

What a $110 million skull painting tells us about who really owns the art world.

Visitors in an art gallery

How to 'really' collect art

A practical guide to starting your collection.

Aesthetic Analysis on YouTube

Paintings and artworks I've discussed on my YouTube channel

Marlene Dumas Marlene Dumas The Starry Night The Starry Night Bernini Bernini TEFAF 2025 TEFAF 2025 Girl Before a Mirror Girl Before a Mirror The Two Fridas The Two Fridas The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp Rabbit Rabbit La Danse La Danse The Kiss The Kiss Raft of the Medusa Raft of the Medusa School of Athens School of Athens The Arnolfini Portrait The Arnolfini Portrait Woman I. Woman I. Mountains and Sea Mountains and Sea White No. 28 White No. 28 Study after Velázquez's Pope Innocent X Study after Velázquez's Pope Innocent X Luncheon of the Boating Party Luncheon of the boating party Victory Boogie Woogie Victory Boogie Woogie Duchamp Duchamp The Scream The Scream