Contrapposto 101—It’s All in the Pose
If you are taking an introductory art history course in school this semester, you’ll soon be talking a lot about contrapposto. I remember hearing...
Alexandra Kiely 1 September 2026
Ancient Art
Why Sacred Images Look Different in Every Culture
Sacred figures travel remarkably well. They cross borders, but they rarely remain visually unchanged. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the Buddha, and...
Tunacan Tuna, 31 August 2026
Athena in Art: The Beautiful Warrior Goddess
Athena, the revered Greek goddess of wisdom, war and the arts, has captivated the imagination of artists for centuries. Her image, from ancient...
Jimena Aullet 24 August 2026
Timeless Beauty: Ancient Greek Athletes in Art
The idea of timeless beauty is fascinating. Also, it’s a great concern for lovers of art history. Conceptions of beauty in Western art history...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 13 August 2026
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 Story: Queen Nefertari and Goddess Isis
Queen Nefertari and Goddess Isis is a fabulous masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art. The wall painting in the queen’s tomb captures the dream of...
James W Singer 2 August 2026
QUIZ: Ancient Art
Katerina Papouliou 1 August 2026
How One Stone Unlocked 2,000 Years of Ancient Egypt
The ancient monuments of Egypt remained an enigma for centuries, their intricate hieroglyphs silent and undeciphered. The language of the pharaohs...
Maya M. Tola 30 July 2026
Jewelry in Ancient Greece: Treasures from the Hellenistic Era
When looking at historical jewelry, one can ask themselves a series of questions centered on the object’s significance. Who was it made for and...
Rachel Witte 27 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Nike of Samothrace
Nike of Samothrace is the masterpiece of an unknown Hellenistic artist. While the artist’s story may be unknown, the statue’s story is as complex...
James W Singer 26 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Ostracon of a Dancer
Ostracon of a Dancer is one of the boldest and most individualized masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art. Its composition and remarkable sense of...
James W Singer 26 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Striding Lion from the Ishtar Gate
Striding Lion is a masterpiece of Mesopotamian art with monumental size and composition. It symbolizes the strength of King Nebuchadnezzar II and the...
James W Singer 26 July 2026
