Masterpiece Story: La Toilette by François Boucher
The soft rustle of silky cloth and the hard crackling of burning wood echo against the yellow-papered walls of the boudoir. The small room is...
James W Singer 2 August 2026
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We Chose Our Favorite Masterpieces for DailyArt Magazine’s 10th Birthday
This July, DailyArt Magazine turns 10. On this occasion, we asked people who create it for symbolic artistic gifts. We asked for artworks that are...
Kate Wojtczak, Szymon Jocek 21 July 2026
6 Greatest Rococo Artists You Should Know
Rococo was the major art movement of the 18th century. Its main characteristics are lightness, decorativeness, and subjects from everyday life of the...
Anastasia Manioudaki 6 July 2026
Madame de Pompadour: The Queen of Arts in Portraits
Elvis Presley’s famous hairstyle was named after her, a French champagne glass is believed to have been modeled after her breast and, according to...
Magda Michalska 18 June 2026
Art in Doctor Who: A Journey Through Time
Doctor Who is a long-running British sci-fi show about a runaway alien Time Lord who travels through time and space. Over more than 60 years of its...
Jenna Burns 27 April 2026
QUIZ: Guess Who Taught Me! Great Artists and Their Teachers
Kate Wojtczak 28 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Setting of the Sun by François Boucher
With sweet putti, handsome gods, beautiful nymphs, vibrant colors, and elaborate compositions, The Setting of the Sun is a testimony to François...
James W Singer 8 February 2026
French Elegance—How Did Women Dress in 18th-Century France?
While we can no longer personally experience the splendor of 18th-century fashion, thankfully, many painters of the time left us the answer to the...
Pola Otterstein 6 January 2026
Best Bums in Art History
When nothing goes according to plan and you’re feeling down, there are many pick-me-ups like meeting friends, eating chocolate, or going on a walk.
Magda Michalska 29 December 2025
Hygiene and Cleanliness in Art
Did you shower today, or did you make do with a quick spritz of Axe body spray? Across history, hygiene and cleanliness in art have mirrored shifting...
Candy Bedworth 20 October 2025
Allegories of Autumn: Top 10 Sensational Symbolic Artworks
What does Autumn mean to you? Traditionally, it meant the abundance of the harvest, a celebration of ripeness and maturity. Museums and galleries are...
Candy Bedworth 22 September 2025
The Lady with the Dog: Meaning of Dogs in Women’s Portraits
The Lady with the Dog is a title that I borrowed from Chekhov’s short story. While Chekhov’s story revolves around an affair, in the realm of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2025
