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 31 August 2026
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Happily Ever After? 5 Fairytales in Art
Though often told for children, fairytales captivated adults as well. When artists began reinterpreting these stories, they transformed them,...
Errika Gerakiti 25 August 2026
The Snow Queen—Book Illustrations
The Snow Queen is one of the most beautiful winter tales. It was originally published on December 21st, 1844. The fairytale has been continuously...
Errika Gerakiti 25 August 2026
Meet Wojtek Siudmak, The Artist Who Inspired Villeneuve’s Dune
Frank Herbert’s Dune is a complex universe, rich in cultural references and profound elements. Denis Villeneuve’s newest cinematic...
Errika Gerakiti 14 August 2026
The Artist Behind Star Wars—How Ralph McQuarrie Created the Iconic Galaxy
Most people recognize the look of Star Wars instantly. Few, however, know the name of the artist who built it. Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art...
Errika Gerakiti 4 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Ancient of Days by William Blake
The Ancient of Days, designed, printed, and hand colored by William Blake, was the frontispiece of his 1794 poem Europe a Prophecy. An epic...
Catriona Miller 27 July 2026
Real Gray’s Anatomy—Medical Illustration from an Artistic Genre to a Profession
Since the beginning of human history, drawing and creating diagrams has been essential. They were the easiest and most useful form of communication...
Camilla de Laurentis 13 July 2026
Trouvelot and His Unique Art of the Cosmos
First published in 1881, Étienne Léopold Trouvelot’s portfolio of astronomical illustrations is an exceptional collection of majestic...
Jon Kelly 30 June 2026
An Artistic Tour of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Regardless of the time of the year, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the first things that come to mind when the word...
Ledys Chemin 24 June 2026
How the Brooklyn Books of the Dead Were Brought Back to Life
What kind of measures do you take when the stakes are real? When you have to get it right the first time? You can’t improvise. You triple-check,...
MJ Rivera 18 June 2026
Circus and Jazz of Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a renowned French artist celebrated for his bold use of color. One of his lesser-known masterpieces, The Circus, is a...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 30 April 2026
Marvellous Moomin Madness
Explore the world of Tove Jansson's Moomins, where adventure, friendship and a love of nature create a delightful narrative for readers of all ages.
Candy Bedworth 2 April 2026
