Alphonse Mucha’s Pan-Slavic Posters
Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) is the most iconic Art Nouveau artist. His works featuring beautiful women surrounded by nature are still popular today.
Jimena Escoto 24 July 2026
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10 Art Nouveau Jewelry Pieces to Die For
A dragonfly woman, a golden serpent of opals and rubies, and a woman waiting for an octopus are three short descriptions of authentic Art Nouveau...
Jimena Escoto 24 July 2026
13 Most Beautiful Posters by Alphonse Mucha You Must Know
Alphonse Mucha’s distinctive style was called le style Mucha, becoming synonymous with the Art Nouveau style. His posters have a very long and...
Zuzanna Stańska 24 July 2026
The Story of Obsidian—How Volcanic Glass Became One of History’s Most Prized Materials
Obsidian is a unique natural glass that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. From ancient survival tools to luxury royal goods, many...
Maya M. Tola 20 July 2026
Snuffboxes: Ornate Relics of a Bygone Era
Decorative snuff boxes were highly ornate containers for powdered tobacco, the consumption of which was a fad that swept the 17th century. By the age...
Maya M. Tola 6 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Aubette by Theo van Doesburg
Have you ever visited Strasbourg in Alsace, France? It’s a charming city full of picturesque narrow and tiny houses scattered along the canals.
Magda Michalska 7 June 2026
Modern Living—Sonneveld House in Rotterdam
Visit the Sonneveld House Museum with us! It is one of the best-preserved examples of the Nieuwe Bouwen style, the Dutch branch of the International...
Joanna Kaszubowska 7 June 2026
Anni Albers: The Artist Who Transformed Textiles
Anni Albers once referred to textile-making as “rather sissy”. Fortunately she later had a change of heart. From the Bauhaus in Germany...
Emily Snow 22 May 2026
May Morris: A Remarkable Arts & Crafts Woman
May Morris (1862–1938) once described herself as a “remarkable woman… though none of you seemed to think so.” These words proved painfully...
Emily Snow 22 May 2026
All That Glitters: Gold Jewelry in Ancient Egypt
Personal ornaments were favored by ancient Egyptians from the Predynastic to the late Roman periods, and most of them wore some type of jewelry. The...
Maya M. Tola 13 May 2026
To Be Finnish or Not to Be: National Identity in Alvar Aalto’s Architecture
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is one of the most famous Finnish architects of the 20th century connected with modernism. His style has been associated...
Catherine Razafindralambo 11 May 2026
