Escape to the Forest: The Birth of Barbizon School
During the 19th century, the most promising artists trained at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris. The Academy taught its pupils...
Gokce Dyson 21 June 2024
Art Forms
Australian Art Through Time – Inspirations from Land and Sea
Separated by oceans and the present host of political and social barriers, Australia isn’t an easy jaunt away for a quick art appreciation weekend...
Guest Author 20 June 2024
Henri Matisse in 10 Paintings
A renowned artist, Henri Matisse was one of the most prominent figures of the avant-garde movement. He is widely considered the father of Fauvism.
Valeria Kumekina 19 June 2024
Why Was Matisse Obsessed with Goldfish?
Goldfish here, goldfish there—in a bowl, in a tank, on a table, by the window—goldfish everywhere. As I delved into Henri Matisse’s work, I...
Magda Michalska 19 June 2024
Roberto Ferri: When Contemporary Art Meets Academicism (NSFW)
People often picture contemporary art as a mixed-media practice on current topics set apart from classic styles. However, the art of Roberto Ferri...
Errika Gerakiti 17 June 2024
Giovanni Segantini: The Tragic Life of a Mountain Lover
Giovanni Segantini was an Italian painter with a deep love for mountains and snow. His stunning landscapes capture the serene beauty and majesty of...
Magda Michalska 17 June 2024
Highlights from the Alte Pinakothek in Munich
The Alte Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, Germany. The name Alte, meaning Old, refers to the time span which the collections cover: the 14th to...
Anastasia Manioudaki 17 June 2024
The Mysterious Cupid in Johannes Vermeer’s Paintings
Johannes Vermeer is one of European art’s most loved and mysterious painters. Moderately known during his lifetime, completely forgotten after...
Zuzanna Stańska, Sophie Pell 14 June 2024
Winston Churchill’s Unexpected Hobby
At the age of 40, Winston Churchill faced a very difficult time in his life. After the failed attack at Gallipoli he had ordered during World War I,...
Javier Abel Miguel 13 June 2024
What’s Special About the Venetian Renaissance?
The Italian Renaissance was driven by two key players: the Florentine school and the Venetian school. In the 15th century, while each cluster was...
Guest Author 6 June 2024
Paul Cézanne and the Card Players
Paul Cézanne painted the theme of Card Players five times. Why is it so important? Critics consider the series to be a cornerstone of...
Zuzanna Stańska 5 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Chateau Noir by Paul Cézanne
Chateau Noir is one of several paintings Paul Cézanne made of a Neo-Gothic castle in his hometown, Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. Chateau...
Alexandra Kiely 5 June 2024
