Jesus Christ the Gardener: Noli Me Tangere in Art
How did Jesus inadvertently become a gardener in art? Well, it all started with a simple mistake. But maybe there’s a profound symbolic meaning...
Ela Bobek 1 April 2024
Art Forms
What I Found in the Museum of Bad Art
MOBA, or the Museum of Bad Art, is replete with almost anything that could be wished for in terms of the good, the bad, the very bad, the hilarious,...
Sarah Mills 1 April 2024
Dogs in Modern Art: From Greyhounds and Dachshunds to Keith Haring’s Canine Symbolism
Dogs have been inspiring artists for centuries, capturing their beauty, movement, and character on canvas. From Amadeo de Souza Cardoso’s elegant...
Joanna Kaszubowska 1 April 2024
Twelve Important Portraits to Know
Let us embark on a journey through the course of art history with twelve significant portraits everybody should definitely know! The human need to...
Anastasia Manioudaki 1 April 2024
Christina Rossetti: Interweaving Poetry and Art
Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) is still beloved today for her timeless poetry—but her creative influence transcends the written word. By...
Emily Snow 31 March 2024
Masterpiece Story: Man Offering Money to a Young Woman by Judith Leyster
Judith Leyster was a powerhouse female artist of the Dutch Golden Age. Man Offering Money to a Young Woman is one of her many...
James W Singer 31 March 2024
Masterpiece Story: Old Woman Dozing by Nicolaes Maes
Despite its lack of vitality and vibrancy, Old Woman Dozing by Nicolaes Maes is an interesting painting. What it may lack in sparkle it gains in...
James W Singer 31 March 2024
Masterpiece Story: The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer
Among many representations of domestic scenes of respectable Dutch middle-class households, there is one that never ceases to impress and capture the...
Giordana Goretti 31 March 2024
Vincent van Gogh and Nature
Vincent van Gogh’s relationship with nature was complex, and it defined both his life and his art. The Dutch artist hated the hustle and bustle of...
Anastasia Manioudaki 30 March 2024
Vincent van Gogh Copying Other Artists
Vincent van Gogh is famous today for two reasons. Firstly, his unstoppable creativity. He produced 2,100 artworks in just over a decade. And,...
Anastasia Manioudaki 30 March 2024
Between Fiber and Color: The Art of Sheila Hicks
Celebrated as one of the biggest names in textile art, Sheila Hicks has a long history of studying ancient techniques and cultures. She has traveled...
Natalia Tiberio 29 March 2024
Masterpiece Story: One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng
Wang Ximeng’s One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is a masterpiece of the Northern Song dynasty and of the larger history of traditional...
James W Singer 29 March 2024
