The Orientalism of Eugène Delacroix – Beware of the Colors!
Eugène Delacroix was a French artist who was seen as the leader of the French Romantic school of art from the beginning of his career. 19th-century...
Zuzanna Stańska 3 November 2022
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Masterpiece Story: The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat by John Weguelin
Here is a “masterpiece story” to honor our beloved cats. The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat by John Weguelin presents an imaginative...
Alexandra Kiely 3 November 2022
11 Famous Funeral Paintings of Western Art
Funeral practices are deeply ingrained in all cultures. Varied traditions around the globe reflect widespread beliefs and values. On this day when we...
Zuzanna Stańska 1 November 2022
Masterpiece Story: Funeral by Frants Henningsen
Funeral by Frants Henningsen is a Danish masterpiece of emotions. It examines the different psychological reactions to love, loss, and...
James W Singer 1 November 2022
Masterpiece Story: The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli
What a horror spectacle! Some dark, irrational forces must be at play here. Henry Fuseli painted The Nightmare in 1781. It is probably his most...
Ruxi Rusu 31 October 2022
5 Vampire Paintings in Art
Vampires are one of the most known mythical creatures in history. The origins of their legend date back to ancient civilizations. Some ancient...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2022
Joanna of Castile: Story of a Misunderstood Queen in Portraits
Joanna of Castile, also known as Joanna the Mad, was never expected to inherit the throne of Castile and Aragon in the 16th century. Due to her...
Anna Ingram 31 October 2022
Scary Monsters and Super Creeps for a Frightening Halloween!
Throughout the history of mankind, art has always been a window to the soul. We have witnessed ethereal beauty, magical nature, bizarre sceneries,...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2022
Halloween Special: Horror in Art
Horror isn’t an element only in movies or literature. Artists throughout the time have painted many repulsive and ghastly themes. For example, an...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2022
The Fantasy World of Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s Portraits
Giuseppe Arcimboldo was the king of Mannerism. If you see a portrait made of plants, vegetables, books, animals and generally speaking, stuff – you...
Zuzanna Stańska 31 October 2022
Skulls, Demons, Devils… 13 Creepy Paintings Ideal for Halloween
To properly get into the Halloween mood we couldn’t help but dedicate this article to the most famous creepy paintings! Forget watching horrors on...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 October 2022
The First Kiss in Art History
It was back in the year 1305 when Giotto di Bondone painted a fresco capturing the moment when Virgin Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne, kissed...
Petra Dragasevic 28 October 2022
