Masterpiece Story: One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng
Wang Ximeng’s One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is a masterpiece of the Northern Song dynasty and of the larger history of traditional...
James W Singer 21 October 2024
Asian Art
Rain in Japanese Art
Although Japanese weather varies greatly across the archipelago, the abundance of rain throughout the year remains a common phenomenon across Japan.
Maya M. Tola 21 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by Hiroshige
Hokusai and his Wave have practically become symbols of Japan. It was first published in 1831 as a part of a larger series focusing on Mount Fuji, or...
Ledys Chemin 21 October 2024
Japan’s Greatest Masterpiece: (Thirty) Six Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai
Everyone knows The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the print created by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. But not everyone knows that The...
Zuzanna Stańska 21 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: Travelers Among Mountains and Streams by Fan Kuan
The Song dynasty ruled China for over three centuries from 960 to 1279. At this time, Song China was the most technologically advanced society in the...
James W Singer 21 October 2024
Thawan Duchanee: Paintings Are a Way of Expressing Feelings Without Any Explanation
Thawan Duchanee (1939–2014) was a painter, sculptor, and architect from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. He is Thailand’s most celebrated...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 10 October 2024
Korean Art in 10 Artworks (Across History)
The ten artworks featured give an overview of the vast Korean art world. These items span from the early Joseon period to the present and take...
Seoyoung (Alyssa) Kim 7 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: Red and White Cotton Roses by Li Di
Red and White Cotton Roses is considered Li Di’s lifetime masterpiece and a masterwork of Chinese...
James W Singer 6 October 2024
Celebrating M. F. Husain—One of India’s Most Iconic Artists
Maqbool Fida Husain’s artwork exudes a timeless quality that bridges the past and the present. His forms honor sacred traditions while also...
Guest Profile 2 October 2024
Shiva Lingam: Curious Abstract Representation of the Hindu God
The Shiva Lingam or Shiva Linga is a highly regarded and widely recognized icon in the Hindu world. This curious phallic structure has been...
Maya M. Tola 2 October 2024
Nihal Chand and the Kishangarh School
Nihal Chand was an esteemed member of the royal atelier of Kishangarh in the 18th century, under the employ of Crown Prince Sawant Singh. While many...
Maya M. Tola 2 October 2024
Post-Impressionism Features in Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group
Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG) was an answer to the existing Indian institutional structure of exhibitions in the mid-20th century. It was a...
Urvi Chheda 2 October 2024
