Art Movements

Quiz

In the Shadows of Solitude: An Edward Hopper QUIZ

Joanna Kaszubowska 8 August 2026

Masterpiece Stories

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 interpretation of an...

Alexandra Kiely 7 August 2026

Edward Hopper, Automat, 1927, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa, US, Wikimedia Commons. Realism

Moments of Solitude: Edward Hopper in 10 Paintings

Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was one of the greatest painters to ever come out of the United States. A leading painter of American Realism and modern...

Sam Malone 6 August 2026

Review

Between the Body, Nature, and Image: Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern

It is not uncommon for an artist to become known primarily through the circumstances of their life rather than through the complexity of their work.

Ania Kaczynska 6 August 2026

Dadaism

Masterpiece Story: Cut with the Kitchen Knife by Hannah Höch

In a movement dominated almost entirely by men, Hannah Höch (1889–1978) secured her place as one of the few women associated with Berlin Dada.

Guest Author 6 August 2026

Ancient Art

The 1,000-Year-Old Shipwreck That Revealed an Ancient Global Trade Network

The Belitung Shipwreck (or Tang Shipwreck), discovered off the coast of Belitung Island in Indonesia, is one of the most significant archaeological...

Maya M. Tola 6 August 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Sailboats by Lyonel Feininger

Cubism—the word instantly evokes images of Picasso and his figures with multiple noses. However, there is more than just Picasso who excels in this...

James W Singer 6 August 2026

Jan van Eyck, Ghent Altarpiece, 1432 Art History 101

10 Things You Need To Know About Jan van Eyck

Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (1390 – 1441) was one of the key artists of the Early Northern Renaissance. His technical brilliance and mastery...

Zuzanna Stańska 5 August 2026

Baroque

Peter Paul Rubens in 10 Paintings

A Baroque master and portraitist of the royals, Peter Paul Rubens is probably best known for his often drama-filled religious and mythological...

Anna Ingram 5 August 2026

Surprising Art History

14 Weirdest Paintings by René Magritte

I love to watch people looking at his art for the first time. René Magritte’s art became well-known for a number of witty and thought-provoking...

Zuzanna Stańska 5 August 2026

Symbolism

Léon Spilliaert: Symbolism and Longing in His Art

A literary fan of Edgar Allan Poe with a Symbolist approach to painting, Léon Spilliaert thrives in the disenchantment, emotion, and decadence that...

Yasmin Ozkan 5 August 2026

Ralph McQuarrie concept art. Ralph McQuarrie, Deak Starkiller duels Darth Vader (Laser Duel). 1975. In Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, edited by Brandon Alinger et al., Abrams Books, 2016. Theater & Cinema

The Artist Behind Star Wars—How Ralph McQuarrie Created the Iconic Galaxy

Most people recognize the look of Star Wars instantly. Few, however, know the name of the artist who built it. Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art...

Errika Gerakiti 4 August 2026