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 20 November 2023
Symbolism
Carl Strathmann’s Bizarre Cabinet of Art Nouveau Curiosities
Tired of the forever beautification of women in Art Nouveau worlds of flamboyant ornaments and stylized flowers? Then you should be looking at Carl...
Kero Fichter 6 November 2023
All Faces of František Kupka
From Symbolism, through Fauvism, Futurism, and Abstraction, František Kupka is a great example of an artist whose works reflect changes that...
Magda Michalska 26 October 2023
Ciphers and Symbols – The Mysterious Art of M.K. Čiurlionis
Unveiling the enigmatic ciphers they harbor, decoding symbols with concealed significance—these are the mysteries that wait to be unraveled. If you...
Guest Profile 22 September 2023
Life Imitates Art – M. K. Čiurlionis’ Paintings and Hubble Telescope Photos
The stars, the moon, the sun – all celestial bodies have inspired art for centuries. However, as we look at Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’...
Guest Profile 22 September 2023
Want to Hear a Painting? Discover Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis
Have you ever looked at a painting and could swear that it was about to start moving? As if the frame could continue when you turn away. Have you...
Guest Profile 21 September 2023
Dive into the World of Fairy Tales with Čiurlionis
Wouldn’t it be nice to immerse yourself in a fairy tale? Hike among the heroes, fight monsters, visit enchanted lands… It would be a nice...
Guest Profile 21 September 2023
The Hidden Meanings of Nature in Čiurlionis’ Paintings
What’s nature like outside your window today? Is it calm and relaxing, or maybe there’s a frightening storm swaying the trees? Perhaps you are...
Guest Profile 21 September 2023
The Art and Spirituality of Nicholas Roerich
Nicholas Roerich, a prominent member of the early 20th-century art world, was distinguished by his unique artistic style and profound spiritual...
Maya M. Tola 24 August 2023
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 21 July 2023
Magnificent Mountain Landscapes by Ferdinand Hodler
Ferdinand Hodler was the most influential Swiss artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hodler’s beautiful mountain landscapes were, in...
Zuzanna Stańska 19 March 2023
Eerie Paintings of Franz Sedlacek
Franz Sedlacek is one of the most important Austrian painters of the interwar period. His paintings portray the darkness, oppressiveness, and...
Errika Gerakiti 2 January 2023
