Van Gogh’s Marvelous Flower Paintings
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was an incredibly prolific artist whose paintings are known all over the world. Besides self-portraits and landscapes,...
Camilla de Laurentis 27 February 2026
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Olga Wisinger-Florian: The Queen of Flower Paintings from Vienna’s Golden Age
For a long time the memory of Viennese flower painter Olga Wisinger-Florian slumbered underneath a duvet of withered petals. Who knew that it was she...
Kero Fichter 27 February 2026
Sakura and Hanami: The Art of Impermanence
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Art is long, and time is fleeting.” This sentiment perfectly expresses the idea of hanami, or flower viewing.
Ledys Chemin 27 February 2026
10 Most Beautiful Artistic Flower Arrangements for Spring
For some of us, Winter this year has passed rather quickly; for others, it was way too long. Finally, Spring is beginning to be in full bloom: it has...
Errika Gerakiti 27 February 2026
10 Iconic Floral Still Lifes You Need to Know
Flowers have long been a central theme in still-life painting. Each flower carries its own symbolism. For example, they can represent innocence,...
Errika Gerakiti 30 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Almond Blossom by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. He was not a financially successful artist, and he was entirely dependent on his...
James W Singer 28 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Parakeets and Goldfish Bowl by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Parakeets and Goldfish Bowl is a masterpiece of Tiffany and American Art Nouveau. It expresses Tiffany’s zeal towards the pursuit of...
James W Singer 22 December 2025
QUIZ: Who Painted These Flower Paintings?
Errika Gerakiti 29 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum
Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum is a still-life masterpiece that explores beautiful flowers and delicate butterflies. The painting is part of the...
James W Singer 26 November 2025
Viva Floralia! All Flowers in Art
The Floralia festival was celebrated in Ancient Rome in honor of the goddess Flora. Because there is nothing more beautiful than flowers and,...
Andra Patricia Ritisan 26 November 2025
A Tulip Means Love—Decoding the Hidden Messages of Flowers
Nowadays we have social media, emails, and telephone calls. But a century ago, it was not quite as easy to get a message or love note across to...
Rachel Witte 26 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Monet’s Garden at Giverny
Claude Monet loved gardening almost as much as he loved painting. When he finally settled in Giverny, he created a natural masterpiece which acted as...
Catriona Miller 23 November 2025
