Stories By Abreeza Thomas
19th Century
10 Things You Should Know About the Pre-Raphaelites
June 16, 2020Just about all of us have a tiny inkling about Impressionism, the Renaissance, maybe even Expressionism and what makes each movement different from the other. However, when it comes to the Pre-Raphaelites most people, including myself,...
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Cook Like an Artist! Kitchen Inspiration from Art History
June 9, 2020For hundreds of years, kitchens in art were the undesirable work place of unsavory maids, tucked away below the luxurious living spaces of the upper class. During the mid-16th century, Northern Renaissance artists, such as Pieter...
20th century
The Art of Adolf Hitler: Idyllic Paintings of a Monster
May 27, 2020Adolf Hitler is one of history’s most infamous dictators. After coming to power as Führer of Nazi Germany, he and his followers were responsible for the deaths of millions, not to mention the world’s greatest mass...
19th Century
Edgar Degas and New Orleans’ Paintings
May 6, 2020Just about everyone has heard of “the painter of dancers,” Edgar Degas. However, the paintings Degas created in modern America’s favorite party capital, New Orleans, are commonly overlooked. In his five months abroad, Degas captured endearing...
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What Is a Tronie? Famous Examples of Tronies in Dutch and Flemish Baroque
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Fat Cat Art – Cat’s Guide to Classic Art
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Here’s the Scoop on the Frick Collection’s Upcoming Renovation
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Gustave Caillebotte’s Urban Intimacy
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The Temptress and the Slave in Art: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
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See a Man About a Dog: Dogs in Paintings
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What is a Wunderkammer? Best Cabinets of Curiosities
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VIPs… or VICs (Very Important Colors)? Iconic Hues in Art History
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Odilon Redon’s Noir World Of Darkness
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Danse Macabre: Dancing with Skeletons
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