Masterpiece of the Week: Cupid & Psyche by Antonio Canova
A true gem of virtuosity, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is a marble scupture made between 1787 and 1793 by Antonio Canova. The sculptor...
Montaine Dumont 16 May 2021
WTF Art History
Medieval Love Story: King Pedro and Inês de Castro
Every country has its legends and fairytales, and Portugal is no exception. One of the most well-known Portuguese tales is a love story about King...
Helena Pereira 15 May 2021
The Enneagram Types in Art – Of Amazing Painters, Paintings and Diagrams
If you are anything like us, your social media feed is probably full of quizzes! From ‘What is your ideal decorating style?’ to ‘What is your...
Ledys Chemin, Giordana Goretti 13 May 2021
5 Mythical Love Stories Depicted in Art
Mythical love stories are some of the greatest ever told, capturing the hearts of many generations. They have been recreated in sculpture, retold in...
Charlotte Stace 10 May 2021
Bringing Up Baby – The Art of Parenting Through The Ages
Childcare can take so many forms. Kids throughout history have been raised by gay dads, lesbian moms, whole villages, singles, and adoptive parents.
Candy Bedworth 9 May 2021
Discussing Design with the Arts and Crafts Movement’s Heir Dan Maier
Did you know that the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society which was founded in 1887 by William Morris and Walter Crane is still thriving today?...
Guest Profile 6 May 2021
May the 4th Be with You—Archetypes in Star Wars and Art
Today is Star Wars Day. The first documented use of the phrase “May the 4th be with you” came from Margaret Thatcher’s political party, to...
Ledys Chemin 4 May 2021
Rothko: Eternal Symbols of Life
When you say Rothko, you think of large paintings of colorful rectangular form with frayed edges, horizontal, sometimes vertical as well, floating on...
Irina Diana Calu 30 April 2021
Art from Horror Movies: Japanese Woodblocks of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
For centuries gore has been part of the culture in Japan, rooted in its history. Its representation is very common in woodblock engraving pictures.
Sofia Rodriguez Cuevas 28 April 2021
Best Bums in Art History
When nothing goes according to plan and you’re feeling down, there are many pick-me-ups like meeting friends, eating chocolate, or going on a...
Magda Michalska 25 April 2021
Viennese Actionism: Between the Bestial and the Sublime
Naked bodies, violence, and destructive art. The term Viennese Actionism refers to a radical and explicit form of performance art that developed in...
Caroline Galambosova 23 April 2021
Reading in Art: Six Paintings to See on World Book Day
Books have been an indispensable part of our daily lives since ancient times. From scrolls to kindles, the way we read may have evolved, however the...
Gokce Dyson 23 April 2021
