The Mysterious Master of Rococo: Watteau
Who was Watteau, one of the most prominent Rococo painters? Not much is known about his life, which makes it and his art all the more mysterious. Are...
Magda Michalska 10 October 2022
Art Forms
19th-Century Parisian Advertising Posters
Parisian advertising posters have proven to be an essential element of the retro aesthetic. Reminiscent of the lifestyle of its time, this form of...
Guest Profile 9 October 2022
The Beautiful Parisian Scenes of Jean Béraud
In the first quarter of the 20th century, Paris was the center of artistic and intellectual activity. Artists, actors, dancers, poets, writers,...
Errika Gerakiti 9 October 2022
Vive la Belle Époque! The Story of Giovanni Boldini and Franca Florio
The history of the Belle Époque reveals many scandalous stories. Behind the elegant portraits interesting lives of grand dames and adventurous...
Giordana Goretti 9 October 2022
Masterpiece Story: Warrior and Attendants of Benin
Warrior and Attendants is a masterpiece of Benin art. It encapsulates the beauty of Africa and its people. Black is beautiful. Black is...
James W Singer 6 October 2022
Secrets of the Isenheim Altarpiece: Interview with Experts
Throughout art history, Jesus has been depicted in all his states, from life to death, not to mention the resurrection. The works that represent him...
Christopher Michaut 4 October 2022
Angel with Attitude: Grumpy Angel from the Hyde Collection
Angel is a painting by Niccolò di Ser Sozzo, c. 1350, owned by The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, NY. This is an unusual depiction of an angel with...
Alexandra Kiely 4 October 2022
Roberto Burle Marx: The Artist of Landscape Design
When you think about Modernist architecture, probably Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, or Oscar Niemeyer come to mind. But have you paid attention to...
Natalia Tiberio 3 October 2022
10 Soothing Gardens in Painting
Gardens provide a quiet respite from the chaos of everyday life and are an unfailing way to recharge the mind and soothe the tired soul… and,...
Maya M. Tola 3 October 2022
Joanna Hiffernan: Artist, Model and Whistler’s Muse
Joanna Hiffernan and James Abbott McNeill Whistler met in London in 1861. He instantly fell in love with her striking red hair and outspoken...
Louisa Mahoney 3 October 2022
Sense or Sensibility – Bridges of Santiago Calatrava
The announcement to replace the slippery glass panels on Ponte della Constituzione bridge in Venice, designed by Santiago Calatrava, made me realize...
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 October 2022
A Texas Must-See for Modern Art Fans: Rothko Chapel
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil. It is definitely among the major works of...
Zuzanna Stańska 3 October 2022
