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Dive into the World of Fairy Tales with Čiurlionis

Wouldn’t it be nice to immerse yourself in a fairy tale? Hike among the heroes, fight monsters, visit enchanted lands… It would be a nice break...

Guest Author 22 September 2026

Symbolism

M. K. Čiurlionis in 10 Artworks—The Lithuanian Visionary

Lithuanian artist and composer, Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, blurred the boundaries between music and visual art, creating mysterious,...

Guest Author 22 September 2026

Painting

Ciphers and Symbols—The Mysterious Art of M.K. Čiurlionis

Unveiling the enigmatic ciphers they harbor, decoding symbols with concealed significance—these are the mysteries that wait to be unraveled. If you...

Guest Author 22 September 2026

Painting

The Hidden Meanings of Nature in Čiurlionis’ Paintings

What’s nature like outside your window today? Is it calm and relaxing, or maybe there’s a frightening storm swaying the trees? Perhaps you are...

Guest Author 22 September 2026

Painting

Life Imitates Art—M. K. Čiurlionis’ Paintings and Hubble Telescope Photos

The stars, the moon, the sun—all celestial bodies have inspired art for centuries. However, as we look at Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’...

Guest Author 22 September 2026

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The Crazy and Colorful World of Florine Stettheimer’s Paintings

For an art-viewing experience unlike any other, enjoy the world of Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944). The daughter of a wealthy German-Jewish family...

Alexandra Kiely 21 September 2026

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The Charming, Witty, Surprisingly Modern Art of Florine Stettheimer

American modernist Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) created a joyful, Rococo-inspired aesthetic that was all her own. She depicted scenes of life...

Alexandra Kiely 21 September 2026

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Florine Stettheimer’s Trailblazing Nude Self-Portrait

Explore an astonishing 1915 nude self portrait by American modernist painter Florine Stettheimer.

Candy Bedworth 21 September 2026

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Florine Stettheimer in 10 Paintings—A Portrait of Jazz Age New York

Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) was an American painter, designer, and poet, as well as a prominent member of New York City’s high society...

Sam Malone 21 September 2026

Painting

New York in 10 Unexpected Paintings

One of the most recognizable works of art about New York City is a song. When the opening vamp begins to play (especially if it’s Frank...

Sam Malone 21 September 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler by Edwin Landseer

Painted when Edwin Landseer was just 18, Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler is a powerful tribute to the selfless devotion of rescue...

Theodore Carter 20 September 2026

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Masterpiece Story: The Barque of Dante by Eugène Delacroix

Welcome to Hell—tonight, our guide will be Virgil, Dante, and of course Eugène Delacroix. The Barque of Dante, the first major painting by French...

Anastasia Manioudaki 20 September 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth by John Singer Sargent

On December 29th, 1888, John Singer Sargent went to the Lyceum Theatre in London to watch the premiere of Shakespeare’s Macbeth starring Henry...

Catriona Miller 20 September 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Anguish by August Friedrich Schenck

Surrounded by menacing crows, a mother sheep wails in anguish as her lifeless young lamb rests on a snowy bed. This scene, painted by August...

Montaine Dumont 20 September 2026

Romanticism

Masterpiece Story: The Disasters of War Series by Francisco Goya

Francisco Goya (1746-1828) is considered to be the founder of the national genre in Spain. He was talented in many areas: portraits, historical...

Elizaveta Ermakova 20 September 2026

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QUIZ: Famous Art Couples

Zuzanna Stańska 19 September 2026

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Jewish Artists Quiz: Guess Who Created These Artworks

Kate Wojtczak 19 September 2026

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QUIZ Hats in Art Part 2—Whose Hat Is That?

Kate Wojtczak 19 September 2026

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QUIZ: Art and Artists of the Harlem Renaissance

Theodore Carter 19 September 2026

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QUIZ: Do You Know These 10 Abstract Expressionist Paintings?

Tom Anderson 19 September 2026

Women Artists

Anne Vallayer-Coster: A Life of Still Life

The still-life genre often seems less interesting than other art forms, so perhaps it is unsurprising that 18th-century French painter Anne...

Catriona Miller 18 September 2026

Women Artists

Madame de Pompadour As an Artist

Madame de Pompadour was the most influential mistress of Louis XV. Even though having influence over a king was no small deal, there is more to De...

Vithória Konzen Dill 18 September 2026

Rococo

Queen Marie Antoinette in 10 Portraits

Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France and Navarre before the French Revolution, is renowned for numerous portraits that depict her life.

Zuzanna Stańska 18 September 2026

Rococo

How to Look Fabulous: Rococo Women Beauty Guide

How to look fabulous? That is the question! Let’s refer to the most splendid and opulent period of history: the 18th century. The Enlightenment era...

Kateryna Martynova 18 September 2026

Women Artists

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun and Amazing Women in Her Portraits

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun and the women in her portraits should be a reference for every art lover. The French painter—also known as Madame Le...

Pola Otterstein 18 September 2026

Asian Art

These 1,000-Year-Old Indian Bronzes Were Made to Move

The bronze sculptures of the Chola period are among the most refined and enduring achievements of Indian statuary. Created between the 9th and 13th...

Maya M. Tola 17 September 2026

Animals

From Ganesha to Warhol: 12 Elephants in Art

Elephants hold a profound place in art across cultures around the world, appearing as sacred creatures, symbols of power, and mysterious beings.

Guest Author 17 September 2026

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Cathedral to Nature: The Natural History Museum in London

Looming over South Kensington like a grand cathedral or a royal residence, the Natural History Museum in London honors science and human curiosity...

Maya M. Tola 17 September 2026

South American Art

Fernando Botero and His Remakes of Classic Masterpieces

I must tell you something in secret – I love Fernando Botero’s works. Many of his works were inspired by classic art. Or maybe...

Zuzanna Stańska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 17 September 2026

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