Sam Malone
Author
A writer devoted to the arts with a Master's degree in English and a specialization in film studies/history. Ars longa, vita brevis.
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 20 November 2025
Tamara de Lempicka in 10 Paintings
Tamara de Lempicka was an Art Deco artist best known for her glamorous portraits from the 1920s and 1930s. Discover ten of Tamara de Lempicka’s...
Sam Malone 20 November 2025
Paul Cézanne in 10 Paintings
Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) was one of the most influential and greatest of the Post-Impressionist painters. Here is a list of ten different...
Sam Malone 29 August 2025
Edward Hopper in 10 Paintings
Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was one of the greatest painters to ever come out of the United States. A leading painter of American Realism and modern...
Sam Malone 22 July 2025
The Great Depression: An Unprecedented Time in Art History
In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Great Depression wreaked havoc on the world, especially in the United States. In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Sam Malone 4 July 2025
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Impressive Life of an Impressionist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a leading member of Impressionism, was perhaps the most vibrant painter of color and light in the famous French movement.
Sam Malone 25 February 2025
One Final Masterpiece: 7 Last Paintings from Great Masters
Hippocrates said that life is short, and art is long. Every great artist left behind iconic works of art that have lived long after their death. Some...
Sam Malone 13 January 2025
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 18 September 2024