Why is Klimt Famous? 5 Reasons Behind Gustav Klimt’s Success
Gustav Klimt, born in Austria in 1862, is one of the most valued artists in the history of art. But, what is Klimt famous for? Why exactly do we...
Bolor Jargalsaikhan 6 February 2025
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Gustav Klimt’s Last Painting—Lady with a Fan
Since its creation, at the end of Gustav Klimt’s life, Lady with a Fan was controversial. The piece was shown to the public only three times,...
Giordana Goretti 6 February 2025
Skiing in Art History
Artists have long captured the magic of snow. During the 19th century, when winter sports like skiing, skating, and sledding became more popular in...
Louisa Mahoney 5 February 2025
Art History Reveals: Women in Sport
In the annals of history, sport has predominantly been perceived as a male endeavor, a bias that art’s historical narrative often mirrors. Yet,...
Nina Relf 5 February 2025
Football in Art and Art in Football
The spheres of art history and football may not seem inherently connected. Yet, football holds a cherished place within culture, serving as both a...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 5 February 2025
Ice Skating Artwork—A Visual Journey on Ice
Ice skating is a beloved winter activity and I’ve been an avid participant (all year round) since I was a little girl. As such, I really enjoy...
Alexandra Kiely 5 February 2025
Sporting Artist: Alfred Munnings
Alfred Munnings was the leading sporting artist during the first half of the 20th century. His paintings encompass a range of sporting themes: horses...
Lauren Kraut 5 February 2025
Masterpiece Story: Judgement Day by Aaron Douglas
Judgment Day by Aaron Douglas is a masterpiece of Black history. It encapsulates the dynamic culture of the Harlem Renaissance through its striking...
James W Singer 4 February 2025
Augusta Savage: The Woman Who Defined 20th-Century Sculpture
Augusta Savage was a sculptress whose name is often missing from the list of illustrious Harlem Renaissance artists. Throughout her life, she merged...
Anastasia Tsaleza 4 February 2025
How Art Saved His Life: Story of Horace Pippin
It took Horace Pippin 43 years to complete his first oil painting. Why so long? Because poverty, hard physical work, war, and disabilities got in his...
Magda Michalska 4 February 2025
The National Gallery in London: Where to Start?
Having lived in London for the past three years as an art lover, I have had more than my fair share of questions about where to “start” at the...
Sophie Pell 3 February 2025
Sofonisba Anguissola: The Life of a Rule-Breaker Painter
During the Italian Renaissance, women artists did not have the same access to artistic education as men. Sofonisba Anguissola, however, was very...
Nina Relf 3 February 2025
