Spanish Bodegones of the 17th Century
Looking at a painting and getting hungry? It might be a bodegón! Here we define the genre of Spanish bodegones in the context of 17th century...
Soledad Castillo Jara 13 June 2020
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Most of us have now plenty of time to take some "me time" and enjoy a long bubble bath, read a good book, work out, or perhaps just contemplate the...
Marija Canjuga 12 June 2020
The Curious Lure and Strange Beauty of Ancient Anatomical Votives
Eerie, mysterious, and fascinating, ancient anatomical votives represent literal parts of people’s past. When most people think of a votive object,...
Marga Patterson 12 June 2020
Meet Asparagus, the King of Vegetables! Not Just for Vegetarians
The season for asparagus is very short as it starts around the 23rd of April (St George's Day) and lasts only until June. Its special qualities and...
Magda Michalska 11 June 2020
5 Things You Need to Know About Australian Impressionism
Australian Impressionism might not be as well known as its French counterpart, but this late 19th century art movement was important to the country.
Kelly Hill 11 June 2020
Cooking in Pictures—The Food of Art and the Art of Food
Long before Julia Child published Mastering the Art of French Cooking, artists the world over had already made the connection between food and art.
Ledys Chemin 10 June 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Primitivism
Primitivism was a facet of Modern art inspired by the works of untrained artists in non-industrialized societies, namely tribal Africa and Oceania.
Alexandra Kiely 10 June 2020
Cook Like an Artist! Kitchen Inspiration from Art History
For hundreds of years, kitchens in art were the undesirable work place of unsavory maids, tucked away below the luxurious living spaces of the upper...
Abreeza Thomas 9 June 2020
Claude Monet: Using the Home and Garden as Inspiration
Claude Monet used his beautiful home and garden in Giverny, France as the source for many of his paintings. We can all learn from the way that he...
Nina Relf 9 June 2020
The Art of Botanical Illustration
Although the recent weather patterns here in the US might not suggest it, we are in the midst of Spring. It's that time of year where people are out...
Rachel Witte 8 June 2020
The Temptress and the Slave in Art: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
The Old Testament story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife has served as a great source of inspiration for artists over the centuries. This vivid...
Maya Tola 7 June 2020
Masterpiece Story: Caravaggio, Amor Vincit Omnia
This young Cupid, recklessly painted by Caravaggio, follows Virgil’s saying amor vincit omnia (love conquers all). He triumphs over science,...
Zuzanna Stańska 7 June 2020
