Art Movements

Symbolism

Mythological Femmes Fatales in Mysterious Symbolist Paintings

Symbolism developed in the 19th century. It began as a literary movement but quickly moved into other art forms. Symbolist painters rejected the...

Anastasia Manioudaki 5 January 2026

A painting showing four isolated individuals sitting in a diner on a deserted street corner in the late hours. Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper was one of America’s most celebrated artists, renowned for delving into themes of loneliness and isolation in both urban and...

Nikolina Konjevod 4 January 2026

Quiz

QUIZ: Art History for Ultimate Beginners

Anastasia Manioudaki 3 January 2026

Renaissance

Here’s an EASY QUIZ about Leonardo da Vinci. Will You Get 100% Correct Answers?

Zuzanna Stańska 3 January 2026

Bizarre

The Intriguing Tale of Shocking Sheela Na Gig and Its Art References

Everyone remembers their first sighting of a Sheela Na Gig. Wandering around an old church, breathing in the architecture, the history, the silence.

Candy Bedworth 2 January 2026

Salvatore Busuttil, Scene with Man Rowing European Art

Salvatore Busuttil and the Grand Tour Souvenirs

Art and tourism have a long and complex relationship. At the peak of the Grand Tour in Rome in the 19th century, countless artists had made a living...

Justin Fenech 1 January 2026

Salvador Dalí, The Elephants, 1948. Singulart. Surrealism

Salvador Dalí Artworks Through Time: A Look at 10 Iconic Pieces

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is celebrated as one of the most imaginative and influential artists of the 20th century. His unique vision extended...

Errika Gerakiti 1 January 2026

Literature

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 1 January 2026

Ancient Art

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

Art Nouveau

Raphael Kirchner’s Art Nouveau Cards for the New Year

Back in the day, people used to send not only Christmas cards but also greetings for the New Year. Today, we want to follow this old tradition and...

Magda Michalska 31 December 2025

Post-Impressionism

Paul Cézanne in 10 Paintings

Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) was one of the most influential and greatest of the Post-Impressionist painters. Here is a list of ten different...

Sam Malone 30 December 2025

Impressionism

Joaquín Sorolla in 10 Paintings—The Mastery of Capturing the Moment

The Spanish master Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) had a magical way of capturing light, whether it is sun-drenched beaches, shimmering water, or scenes...

Joanna Kaszubowska 30 December 2025