How the Concept of Reclining Nude Changed After Manet’s Olympia
When French artist Édouard Manet completed his renowned painting Olympia in 1863, it marked a significant turning point in the history of art.
Emre Kagitci 10 July 2023
When French artist Édouard Manet completed his renowned painting Olympia in 1863, it marked a significant turning point in the history of art.
Emre Kagitci 10 July 2023
Camille Pissarro, one of the most famous impressionist painters, was born on St. Thomas island in 1830. The exotic island inspired much of his...
Zuzanna Stańska 10 July 2023
I know, it is a bit rude to discuss private lives of people. But when it comes to the Impressionists, knowing their relationships, connections,...
Zuzanna Stańska 10 July 2023
Floor mosaics are one of the most well-preserved and widespread objects of Roman art. They were found throughout the Roman Empire from Britain to...
Anuradha Sroha 10 July 2023
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 10 July 2023
Marcus Aurelius, the last of the five good Roman emperors once wrote: “The best way to avenge yourself is not to become as they are” (Meditations...
Erol Degirmenci 10 July 2023
What do the Persians, Louis XIV, and Johnny Cash have in common? Their heeled footwear. Quite appropriate as heeled shoes were originated, and worn,...
Lauren Kraut 9 July 2023
Baroque’s most famous woman painter – Artemisia Gentileschi had a riveting life story. It was told and shown by Gina Siciliano in her beautifully...
Joanna Kaszubowska 8 July 2023
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656) was the most accomplished female painter of the Italian Baroque. She specialized in Biblical scenes of strong...
James W Singer 8 July 2023
The Medici Family. For most, these three words conjure up images of Cosimo de’ Medici, Lorenzo de’ Medici, or the many artists and artworks...
Guest Profile 7 July 2023
A love story is always a good read, especially if it’s such a magical and touching history as that of Bella and Marc Chagall. Unfortunately there...
Magda Michalska 7 July 2023
When I went to see the Reims Cathedral, I didn’t expect to find Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows in a centuries-old church. Fascinated by...
Magda Michalska 7 July 2023