How to Show Up in a Gym – 3 Ancient Sculptures of Hercules
In Greek mythology Hercules was a demigod and much admired heroic figure. The Romans called him Hercules (Herakles was his Greek name) and he was...
Ameera Patel 9 September 2020
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The Parthenon Mythology and Architecture
Mythology is a pretty broad topic in Ancient Greek history. And even more so is the use of mythological figures in ancient Greek art. From pottery to...
Rachel Witte 8 September 2020
In Search of the Round Table: Arthurian Wall Paintings
The Great Hall of Winchester Castle is all that remains of the Medieval castle constructed by William the Conqueror in the years following the Battle...
Guest Profile 8 September 2020
Artists and Their Myths
Sometimes, the story that is attached to an artist is as important as their craft. Let’s take a look at artists and the myths that are related to...
Noa Weisberg 7 September 2020
Alexander the Great and His Mermaid Sister in Greek Folklore
There is no need for a long introduction to Alexander the Great's place in history; he is one of the most famous military leaders and he has been...
Errika Gerakiti 7 September 2020
Luchita Hurtado: Art and Life Over a Century
Luchita Hurtado (November 28, 1920 - August 13, 2020) was an artist, photographer, poet, environmentalist, activist, feminist, fashion designer, and...
Jennifer S. Musawwir 6 September 2020
Back to School: The Great Art History 101
Welcome to Art History 101! Here we'll get to “oh“ and “ah” over iconic art that has shaped human ideas and thinking for centuries as we...
Ledys Chemin 5 September 2020
Flaming June or Dorothy Dene? A Muse of Frederic Leighton
In 1879, Frederic Leighton’s biographer and neighbor (that's handy, isn't it?), Mrs. Barrington, noticed "a young girl with a lovely white face,...
Magda Michalska 5 September 2020
5 Reasons to Visit the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands
Imagine, you are in a forest. In the middle of this forest there is a museum with a garden full of sculptures. Both the museum and the garden are...
Zuzanna Stańska 4 September 2020
Meet Great Teachers of Famous Artists
September and October are the months when students return to school or university. The experience of education and our memories of it are shaped by...
Magda Michalska 3 September 2020
Rethinking the Word Muse in the Arts
The word "muse" has generally a very positive connotation. People, commonly women, represented under the umbrella of this word are held in very high...
Guest Profile 3 September 2020
School and Learning in the Eyes of Artists
This year changed a lot about the way children and students attend school. While some students around the world will go back to school this...
Europeana 2 September 2020
