How to Show Up in a Gym—3 Ancient Sculptures of Hercules
In Greek mythology, Herakles was a demigod and a much-admired heroic figure. The Romans called him Hercules (Herakles was his Greek name), and he was...
Ameera Patel 1 January 2026
Sculpture
The Return of Canova’s Colossal Horse. Reassembled After Half a Century
Antonio Canova was the most famous European sculptor of the Neoclassical period. Best known today for the pristine perfection of his marble figures,...
Catriona Miller 22 December 2025
5 Unconventional Materials in Contemporary Art
Contemporary sculpture long ago broke free from classical forms and traditional aesthetics. More and more often, artists choose nondurable,...
Zacheta 18 December 2025
Surrealist Meret Oppenheim in 5 Artworks
Exploring five works by female Surrealist Meret Oppenheim
Candy Bedworth 16 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Standing Bodhisattva
Standing Bodhisattva is a great example of Gandharan art and its blended multicultural origins: East meets...
James W Singer 14 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara
Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was donated to the Musée Guimet in Paris, France, in 1889 by French archeologist Gustave Dumoutier. It represents the...
James W Singer 14 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Buddha Dated 338
Buddha dated 338 is a masterpiece of Buddhist art and Chinese art with deep historical significance. It exemplifies the early blending of Indian...
James W Singer 14 December 2025
Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin: It’s Complicated
There is a common saying that behind every great man, there is a great woman. It was no exception for the legendary sculptor, generally considered...
Zuzanna Stańska 10 December 2025
The Complicated Meaning and Mysterious Origin of The Cloisters Cross
The Cloisters Cross is a beautiful English Romanesque walrus ivory cross, likely dating to the middle of the 12th century. From the moment it...
Alexandra Kiely 9 December 2025
The Wonder and Glory of Medieval Portable Shrines
For devoted Christians, a portable shrine provided an immediate and intimate way to connect to a higher power within a monastic space or the privacy...
Marga Patterson 9 December 2025
Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 5 Facts and 5 Artworks
Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a multifaceted artist. He is mostly known as a sculptor and architect, but he was also a painter and a city planner. He...
Vithória Konzen Dill 8 December 2025
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Divine Bliss or Pure Erotic Pleasure?
Among the works of the famous sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), the sculptural group called Ecstasy of Saint Teresa remains...
Montaine Dumont 8 December 2025
