Rachel is attempting to navigate this crazy world with her two kids, husband, a whole lot of coffee, and some good books in tow. She holds a Master's degree in Art History and a Bachelor's in History. When she's not writing, she can be found day dreaming about traveling to all of the art museums and coffee shops.
Proto-Renaissance 101: From Guilds to Giotto
A lot of focus is put on the Renaissance when learning art history. It spans a few centuries and is known as a period of great change in European...
Rachel Witte 13 September 2024
4 Surprising Facts About Haarlem in the Dutch Golden Age
The city of Haarlem in the Netherlands was one of the flourishing art centers in the 16th and 17th century. Today, you can walk the streets of the...
Rachel Witte 9 September 2024
QUIZ: Do You Know These Renaissance Facts?
Rachel Witte 7 September 2024
Eva Gonzalès: Female Impressionist in the Shadows
While Eva Gonzalès’ privileged upbringing and supportive family gave her the opportunities to grow in her artistic abilities and broaden her...
Rachel Witte 28 August 2024
Beyond the Factory: Artistic Collaborations of Andy Warhol
Love him or hate him, Warhol’s art is notable for his use of mass production and pop culture. As Christopher Makos said in a 2011 interview...
Rachel Witte 6 August 2024
Discover the Biggest Van Gogh Collection (Beyond Amsterdam): The Kröller-Müller Museum
The Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, is home to the second-largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), the first...
Rachel Witte 29 July 2024
QUIZ Manet vs Monet: Who Painted What?
Rachel Witte, Rachel Witte 27 July 2024
Lady Anne Clifford: Portraits of a 17th-Century Feminist
During the early modern period of European history (ca. 1500-1800), women’s freedoms varied significantly based on their location and local...
Rachel Witte 25 July 2024
An Ode to the Kiss in Art
Kisses have long been a symbol of love, passion, and intimacy, and artists throughout history have captured these moments in their work. From tender...
Rachel Witte 5 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando by Edgar Degas
Feats of strength, super flexibility, the ability to hold one’s breath for long periods of time, combine all that with lions, clowns, and a...
Rachel Witte 23 June 2024
