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Allegories of Autumn: Top 10 Sensational Symbolic Artworks

What does Autumn mean to you? Traditionally, it meant the abundance of the harvest, a celebration of ripeness and maturity. Museums and galleries are...

Candy Bedworth 22 September 2025

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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 12 September 2025

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5 Famous Artists and Their Myths

Sometimes, the story that is attached to an artist is as important as their work. Let’s take a look at artists and the myths that are related to...

Noa Weisberg 4 September 2025

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3 Reasons Why You Should Learn About Art

Art creates emotions and, generally, you either like a certain piece of art or you don’t. But despite that, what is valid for everything else is...

Petra Dragasevic 1 September 2025

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Last Days of Summer in Art

The end of summer is approaching and these last days of sunshine create a kind of melancholic feeling. You would probably like to reflect on the past...

Michel Rutten 28 August 2025

Painting

Paintings for Autumn Lovers: Rainy Scenes in Art

Are you tired of summer vibes and high temperatures? Is autumn one of your favorite seasons? If for any of these questions, your answer is...

Magda Michalska 28 August 2025

Sport

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 27 August 2025

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Not Only Queen’s Gambit—Chess in Art

The Queen’s Gambit series, produced by Netflix, has taken the world by storm and inspired many people to take up chess. A fantastic novel of the...

Joanna Kaszubowska 27 August 2025

Animals

The Lady with the Dog: Meaning of Dogs in Women’s Portraits

The Lady with the Dog is a title that I borrowed from Chekhov’s short story. While Chekhov’s story revolves around an affair, in the realm of...

Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2025

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5 Most Famous Babel Towers in Art

The Tower of Babel, the legendary monument built to reach the heavens, has fascinated artists for centuries. From Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s iconic...

Zuzanna Stańska 25 August 2025

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Art in the Golden Hour

The golden hour is a brief and awe inspiring moment filled with the most radiant light, intense colors, and deep shadows. For centuries artists have...

Marga Patterson 18 August 2025

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Moondance – Full Moon in Painting

Have you ever seen a full moon? Let’s take a look at some wonderful artists who have featured our celestial companion in a variety of settings...

Candy Bedworth 15 August 2025