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An Artistic Tour of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 24, 2020Regardless of the time of year, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the first things that come to mind when the word ‘Midsummer’ is mentioned. This play is a little complicated. There are many...
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Cooking in Pictures—The Food of Art and the Art of Food
June 10, 2020Long before Julia Child published Mastering the Art of French Cooking, artists the world over had already made the connection between food and art. But how to approach cooking? Is cooking a science—a precise series of...
Art History 101
The Pantocrator Christ Depictions
June 2, 2020When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, the word Almighty was rendered as Pantocrator, from the Greek words pas (all) and kratos (might, power). The Pantocrator Christ is one of the most recognized depictions of...
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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU—Archetypes in Star Wars and Art
May 4, 2020Today is Star Wars Day. The first documented use of the phrase “May the 4th be with you” came from Margaret Thatcher’s political party, to congratulate her on her victory in the 1979 election. The first...
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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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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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The Temptress and the Slave in Art: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
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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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