Blue Faience Hippopotamuses: The Cutest Animals of Ancient Egypt
Blue faience hippopotamus was a popular statuette in ancient Egyptian art. It was considered to have positive traits associated with fertility and...
Zuzanna Stańska 13 May 2026
Animals
The Pre-Raphaelites and the Wombat
Many people are obsessed with cute cats, penguins, pandas, koalas, and all sorts of animals. However one rarely hears about the wombat, especially in...
Joanna Kaszubowska 12 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: Fate of the Animals by Franz Marc
Fate of the Animals is an Expressionist masterpiece by Franz Marc that captures Marc’s admiration of animals and pessimism of...
James W Singer 6 May 2026
The Symbolism of the Lamb in Christian Art
The lamb serves as an enduring and multifaceted symbol that connects ancient pre-Christian ritual with the long history of Christian art. Throughout...
Maya M. Tola 4 May 2026
The Story of Dogs (and Humans!) in 10 Paintings
One cannot, while hoping to make a very valid argument, say dogs and humans are anything but almost entirely alike. After all, they share the same...
Guest Author 30 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Horse Fair by Rosa Bonheur
Today’s Masterpiece Story is that of The Horse Fair by French Realist painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899). The Horse Fair was the undisputed star of...
Alexandra Kiely 26 April 2026
Guardians of the Night Sky: Owls in Art
Owls have captured the attention of artists since art began. Their knowing eyes, nocturnal wonderings, and global ubiquity have made them symbols of...
Theodore Carter 23 April 2026
6 Creatures by Hieronymus Bosch That Could Be Pokémon
Did you ever think where the ideas for Pokémon could be coming from? Here are six examples proving that in the 16th century, Hieronymus Bosch caught...
Zuzanna Stańska 14 April 2026
Is This Unicorn a Dog? Uncovering the Mysteries of Raphael’s Masterpiece
Portrait of a Young Woman with Unicorn by Raphael is one of the gems from the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Long misattributed and repainted, this...
Ela Bobek 6 April 2026
Marvellous Moomin Madness
Explore the world of Tove Jansson's Moomins, where adventure, friendship and a love of nature create a delightful narrative for readers of all ages.
Candy Bedworth 2 April 2026
A Lesson in Illustration—The Whimsical Characters of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter, best known for the charming tale of Peter Rabbit, inspired the minds of budding young novelists and illustrators alike. Her most...
Tony Heathfield 2 April 2026
The Radical and Rebellious Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur's vivid animal portraits made her one of France's richest 19th century artist. Her unconventional personal life is fascinating!
Candy Bedworth 26 March 2026
