What Do Édouard Manet and Saint Francis Have in Common?
Édouard Manet once remarked: “I should like to be the Saint Francis of still life.” While the comparisons between Manet and Saint Francis may...
Marta Loza 18 October 2023
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Saint Joseph As Baby Daddy: An Illustrated Medieval Guide
Let’s forget the traditional Nativity scene that we all know for a moment: Virgin Mary kneeling before baby Christ, Joseph standing right behind...
Ela Bobek 18 October 2023
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Divine Bliss or Pure Erotic Pleasure?
Among the works of the famous sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), the sculptural group called Ecstasy of Saint Teresa remains...
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Saint Luke: The Ultimate Holy Painter
Christianity has a saint for everything, literally everything. So let’s talk about Saint Luke. Not only is he one of the Four Evangelists and...
Jimena Escoto 18 October 2023
Prost! Oktoberfest in Paintings
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Magda Michalska 16 October 2023
The Evolution of Art During the Fall of Rome
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Maya M. Tola 16 October 2023
Autumnal Still Lifes for a Tasty Welcome of Autumn
As the days slowly become darker and gloomier, and all the beautiful green flora is turning yellow and red, we would like to officially welcome...
Magda Michalska 16 October 2023
5 Medieval Artists You Need to Know
Although most artwork is difficult to attribute to an artist in the medieval period, here are five medieval artists you should know. In this article,...
Anna Ingram 12 October 2023
Red Porphyry: Symbol of Imperial Power
Red porphyry is a rare dense stone from a remote quarry in the Egyptian desert. It bears a striking red and purple hue that commanded great interest...
Maya M. Tola 12 October 2023
The Bold Art and Life of Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe dedicated her life to painting the beauty in nature that not everyone might see. In her art, organic details transform into almost...
Natalia Tiberio 12 October 2023
Watch Georgia O’Keeffe Talking About Her Life
Georgia O’Keeffe was an American artist, best known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.
Zuzanna Stańska 12 October 2023
An Art Dialog Between Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe
Article presenting the relationship Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O'Keeffe developed during their career.
Amélie Pascutto 12 October 2023
