Discover Slavic Art Deco—The Story of Zofia Stryjeńska
Zofia Stryjeńska was a prominent Polish artist active during the interwar period. Known as the “Lady of Polish Art,” she gained...
Katarzyna Waszak 28 April 2025
European Art
Masterpiece Story: The Merode Altarpiece by Robert Campin
The Merode Altarpiece is one of the most famous works by Robert Campin and his workshop. It serves as a link between the medieval tradition and...
Alexandra Kiely 27 April 2025
Masterpiece Story: Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico
Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico is a masterpiece that can be viewed both as medieval and Renaissance. How so? Keep on reading...
Alexandra Kiely 27 April 2025
Pablo Picasso and Women in His Life
Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential and recognizable painter of the 20th century, is well known for his tumultuous (or even abusive)...
Pola Otterstein 25 April 2025
The Very Surprising Drawings of Francesco Hayez
The Venetian painter Francesco Hayez is considered a genius of historical Romanticism. In addition to the quality and refinement of his artworks, he...
Rute Ferreira 24 April 2025
Parmigianino: Capturing Everyday Early Modern Life Through Drawings
Francesco Mazzola, known as Parmigianino, produced many drawings that captured normal scenes of everyday life during the early modern period. These...
Nina Relf 24 April 2025
Masterpiece Story: Fighting Temeraire by J. M. W. Turner
Fighting Temeraire by British Romantic painter J. M. W. Turner is a seascape that expresses poetic and patriotic...
James W Singer 22 April 2025
Natural Shine – 5 Nature Inspired Jewelry Pieces from the V&A Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has a fantastic collection of jewelry. This time we will take a look at pieces inspired by natural forms.
Joanna Kaszubowska 22 April 2025
Nature in Art: Gustav Klimt’s Enchanting Depictions of Trees
Gustav Klimt, the master of the Vienna Secession, is known for his golden paintings full of fantastic creatures, rich ornaments, and beautiful women...
Zuzanna Stańska 22 April 2025
The Great Vision of Nature: John Constable and William McTaggart
John Constable was captivated by the beauty of nature. However, during his lifetime, his landscapes received mixed reviews. He thought he would never...
Gokce Dyson 22 April 2025
One with Nature: 10 Nude Paintings in Natural Settings
Depictions of the nude figurative form is a time-honored artistic tradition dating back to antiquity. Depending on the period in question, the...
Maya M. Tola 22 April 2025
Masterpiece Story: Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit by Anne Vallayer-Coster
Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit by Anne Vallayer-Coster is a masterpiece of the still-life genre, 18th-century French art, and...
James W Singer, 20 April 2025
