American Gothic Revival Highlights: Duke Chapel, North Carolina
The Duke University Chapel is a prime example of Collegiate Gothic architecture in the United States. It is also one of the most beautiful buildings...
Maya M. Tola 27 August 2020
Art Forms
Interview: Soumya Netrabile, A Contemporary Abstract Painter
Soumya Netrabile (b. 1966) is a contemporary abstract painter and ceramist based in the Chicago area of the United States. Her paintings are a fusion...
Marga Patterson 25 August 2020
Monuments Now: In Search of New Monuments
Exhibition review of "Monuments Now" at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, New York.
Jennifer S. Musawwir 21 August 2020
The Torlonia Marbles: A Long-Awaited Classical Collection
After strictly remaining in the shade for decades and decades, one of the world’s most extensive private collections of classical sculpture, the...
Erol Degirmenci 20 August 2020
Jali in Mughal Architecture, the Most Delicate Stone Curtains
The jali, or pierced screens, have been extensively employed in Indian construction since time immemorial. They appear in both Hindu and Islamic...
Maya M. Tola 20 August 2020
Masterpiece Story: Saint Anne
To the south of Egypt is the mysterious land of Nubia. It has a complex history due to the different states and religions that have occupied the...
James W Singer 16 August 2020
The Multi-Sensory Universe of Nick Cave
Nick Cave activates our imaginations with his tangible soundsuit sculptures, soulful dance performances and whimsical installations.
Marga Patterson 14 August 2020
Best Art Books for Little Artists
Learning about art history can be fun! It can stimulate children’s imaginations and set them off on their own artistic journeys, whilst...
Dévra Taboada 9 August 2020
Taj Mahal: India’s Most Famous Monument
Located on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, a little over a 100 miles outside New Delhi, is India’s most famous monument and one...
Maya M. Tola 7 August 2020
Emeralds in Ten Exquisite Artifacts
Emeralds are arguably the most beautiful of all gemstones and have been revered by many cultures all over the world. Though the largest emeralds...
Maya M. Tola 5 August 2020
Monument Women: Die Prinzessinnengruppe by Schadow
An unassuming and charming statue group, the Prinzessinnengruppe (Princess Group) 1795-1797, depicting Prussian Princesses Louise and Frederike, by...
Nadine Waldmann 27 July 2020
Five Artist Models You Should Know About
Did you know that many well-known artworks were modeled on living figures? In fact, the real stories of these famous faces are often fascinating in...
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