William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience Explained
William Blake was undoubtedly a genius. And, as it usually happens with geniuses and people ahead of their time, he was scorned and disregarded by...
Magda Michalska 22 August 2023
Literature
Luo Ping: 18th-Century Visionary Painter and Poet
Luo Ping, Freud’s godfather, proclaimed: “Kill or be killed…” But of course, Luo Ping was subtler than this; he only suggests what...
Barry Russell 22 August 2023
A Search for Solace at Innisfree Gardens
Art itself is often closely associated with some form of solace or peace. Though not all art exists to establish in oneself an inner tranquility,...
Alina Manevskaya 24 July 2023
Jeanne Hébuterne: Loving Modigliani – A Novel by Linda Lappin
With her dark hair, pale skin, and light blue eyes, affectionately called “noix-de-coco” (coconut) by friends, Jeanne Hèbuterne (1898-1920) is...
Nadine Waldmann 10 July 2023
A Tale of Revenge and Justice: The Oresteia in Paintings
Marcus Aurelius, the last of the five good Roman emperors once wrote: “The best way to avenge yourself is not to become as they are” (Meditations...
Erol Degirmenci 10 July 2023
On Ugliness by Umberto Eco – A Sublime Journey Through Horrid Texts and Faces of the Western World
This book stood on one of my shelves for far too long. The compelling ugliness of its cover attracted me each time I longingly glanced at it. Now...
Giordana Goretti 26 June 2023
Muse: Uncovering the Hidden Figures in Art History
Muse – Uncovering the Hidden Figures Behind Art History’s Masterpieces by Ruth Millington is a fascinating book that aims, and one could even...
Aniela Rybak 26 June 2023
Essential Books for Art Historians (and Art Lovers)
Not sure what you should read next? Here is a list of the most important art-related books you should read. Written in the previous century, they...
Roma Piotrowska 26 June 2023
Masterpiece Story: The Barque of Dante by Eugène Delacroix
Welcome to Hell—tonight, our guide will be Virgil, Dante, and of course Eugène Delacroix. The Barque of Dante, the first major painting by French...
Anastasia Manioudaki 26 June 2023
5 Books About Van Gogh You Have to Read
Vincent van Gogh is one of those artists whose reputation precedes them. The tormented child of the art, the cursed artist, the genius, the weird, or...
Errika Gerakiti 26 June 2023
15 Books About Art to Read During Summer
Hopefully, you all planned some holidays this year. Whether you are going to the seaside, hiking in the mountains or visiting a big city, DailyArt...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 June 2023
A Woman with A Knife: The Story of Lucretia
If you see a woman with a knife in a painting – think of Lucretia. She was an ancient Roman heroine whose fate played a vital role in the...
Zuzanna Stańska 11 June 2023
