Masterpiece Story: Queen Nefertari and Goddess Isis
Queen Nefertari and Goddess Isis is a fabulous masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art. The wall painting in the queen’s tomb captures the dream of...
James W Singer 2 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Two Sisters (On the Terrace) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
This beautiful painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is known under two titles. The first one – Two Sisters (in French: Les Deux Sœurs) was given to...
Zuzanna Stańska 2 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Portrait of Gabrielle d’Estrées and One of Her Sisters
To a 21st-century viewer, the portrait of Gabrielle d’Estrées might seem homo-erotic. However, pictured with her sister, the Duchess of Villars,...
Anna Ingram 2 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies
Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies is an enigmatic and highly unusual imaginative portrait made in 1650s England. It reveals a fascinating story...
Nicole Ganbold 2 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: La Toilette by François Boucher
The soft rustle of silky cloth and the hard crackling of burning wood echo against the yellow-papered walls of the boudoir. The small room is...
James W Singer 2 August 2026
QUIZ: Who Painted This Seascape?
Sandra Juszczyk 1 August 2026
QUIZ: Ancient Art
Katerina Papouliou 1 August 2026
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Impressionists?
Candy Bedworth 1 August 2026
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QUIZ: Guess the Biblical Scene
Szymon Jocek 1 August 2026
This Artist Turned the Ocean Floor Into a Living Museum
In 2006, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the first undersea sculpture park in the Caribbean. Since that time he has created...
Nadine Waldmann 31 July 2026
7 Luminist Seascapes to Make You Want a Beach Vacation
If you still plan your summer vacations and a trip to the lake or the ocean isn’t on your schedule here are a few Luminist artworks that might...
Alexandra Kiely 31 July 2026
A Lesson in Illustration—The Whimsical Characters of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter, best known for the charming tale of Peter Rabbit, inspired the minds of budding young novelists and illustrators alike. Her most...
Tony Heathfield 2 April 2026
10 Rembrandt Etchings You Need to See This Summer in Amsterdam
In Rembrandt’s prints, you can see the whole of life passing you by, from the cradle to the grave. Every stage of life held something...
Guest Author 12 June 2026
Beautiful and Scary: Illustrations for Poe’s Horror Stories by Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained glass artist and book illustrator. He made notable works in both fields but somehow his stained glass works are a...
Marija Canjuga 17 March 2026
The Decline of Mughal Arts Under Aurangzeb
Muḥī al-Dīn Muḥammad was the sixth man to ascend to the Mughal throne and the last of the strong Mughal rulers. He was a notable expansionist...
Maya M. Tola 24 April 2026
Beyond The Scream: Edvard Munch in 10 Paintings
Edvard Munch is defined by The Scream as an artist of angst, alienation, and agony. Yet he had a long, prolific, and varied career, producing...
Catriona Miller 23 July 2026
The Saddest Paintings in Art History
Of the broad spectrum of human emotions, sadness is the one that has been a common underlying element of many famous artworks to date. The...
Sam Malone 8 June 2026
Going Dotty: The Best Pointillist Landscapes
When Georges Seurat developed Pointillism – painting with little dots – in the mid-1880s, it seemed like a pretty niche idea. Yet for the next...
Catriona Miller 3 September 2025
Gustave Caillebotte in 10 Paintings: A Different Impression
Think Impressionism, and Gustave Caillebotte is not the first name that springs to mind. Yet he helped organize the Impressionist exhibitions, he...
Catriona Miller 3 August 2026
Alphonse Mucha’s Pan-Slavic Posters
Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) is the most iconic Art Nouveau artist. His works featuring beautiful women surrounded by nature are still popular today.
Jimena Escoto 24 July 2026
10 Radiant Summer Paintings by Vincent van Gogh
The luminous color of Van Gogh’s mature style took shape in Paris, where he spent two years living with his brother Theo among the avant-garde.
MJ Rivera 29 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Ostracon of a Dancer
Ostracon of a Dancer is one of the boldest and most individualized masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art. Its composition and remarkable sense of...
James W Singer 26 July 2026
Middle Earth and Beyond in Art: Tolkien’s Illustrations
J.R.R. Tolkien’s written works have influenced many around the globe. However, perhaps less known than his books are his illustrations that he...
Rachel Witte 17 December 2025
