10 Things You Should Know About Titian
Titian, or Tiziano Vecellio, (1490–1576) was an Italian painter active in Venice in the 16th century. He is considered the greatest painter in the...
Anastasia Manioudaki 5 June 2026
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The Paint Colors That Killed Artists—And the Women Who Wore Them
Did you know that some of the most admired painters’ pigments in art history are also among the most toxic? The pursuit of beauty has sometimes...
Celia Leiva Otto 4 June 2026
Masterpiece Story: A View of Salisbury from Harnham by John Constable
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth, Salisbury Museum is exhibiting a rarely seen A View of Salisbury from Harnham, on...
Catriona Miller 4 June 2026
5 Women Artists Who Specialized in Cat Paintings—The Evolution of Cat Portraiture
It’s no mystery that artists loved cats. Throughout history, artists have made felines their studio companions and depicted them as they slept,...
Ela Bobek 4 June 2026
Felines in Visual Culture: Review of Cat by Phaidon
A sumptuous new book takes us on a fascinating tour of domestic house cats in art. Taking in over 200 paintings, sculptures, and popular culture images, Cat is a must-read for feline fans!
Candy Bedworth 4 June 2026
Women with Cats in Art: Crazy Cat Ladies or Independent Individualists?
Within arts, cats can have a symbolic meaning, and that meaning may vary depending on the period of time. Their nocturnal habits gave them a negative...
Lauren Kraut 4 June 2026
Maneki Neko—Those Lucky Cats
We’ve all seen those jovial, happy cat figurines in Asian restaurants and shops. Sitting upright with their raised paw, smiling face, and trademark...
Nadine Waldmann 4 June 2026
The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...
Sarah Mills 4 June 2026
Under Royal Protection: 4 Female Court Painters to Know
Throughout history, art has always played an important role in royal propaganda across Europe. Royal families were in a race to employ the best...
Gokce Dyson 3 June 2026
Masterpiece Story: Vase with Flowers by Rachel Ruysch
Let’s discuss one of the greatest still-life artists: Rachel Ruysch. Still-life paintings do not draw the crowds at museums. They are often...
James W Singer 3 June 2026
Rachel Ruysch in 5 Paintings
Rachel Ruysch was a Dutch still-life artist renowned for her elaborate and lifelike floral paintings. Her talent earned her a position as a court...
Nikolina Konjevod 3 June 2026
10 Women of the Dutch Golden Age
The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. However, the artists associated...
Lauren Kraut, Nicole Ganbold 2 June 2026
