The Odyssey in Art: Myth, Magic, and Mayhem
Everyone is talking about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but his version of the narrative is just the latest in a long history. From Ancient...
Catriona Miller 28 September 2026
#Joseph Wright of Derby
Masterpiece Story: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump by Joseph Wright of Derby
An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump is not only a masterpiece from the Age of Enlightenment but also a monumental artistic achievement of Joseph...
Maya M. Tola 28 September 2026
Art of the Enlightenment: Joseph Wright of Derby in 3 Paintings
Artists at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries started secularizing traditional subject matter—as science and intellectual exploration began...
Magda Michalska 28 September 2026
Joseph Wright of Derby: Painting the Industrial Revolution
Joseph Wright of Derby is deemed the first painter to capture the spirit of the Industrial Revolution. His paintings portray the zeitgeist of his...
Anastasia Manioudaki 28 September 2026
Drama on Canvas: 5 Dramatic Scenes in Painting
Although the performing arts may be the more popular avenue for conveying drama, the visual arts can be equally powerful in expressing dramatic...
Maya M. Tola 28 September 2026
The Night Sky: 10 Nocturnal Paintings You Will Love
Few things in life are more moving than the night sky on a cloudless evening. Artists have been fascinated by it for so long! The night has inspired...
Ruxi Rusu 19 August 2026
Was Painting Invented by a Woman? The Story of Dibutades
Long ago in the city of Corinth in Ancient Greece, a young maid traced the contour of her lover’s face on the wall. The man was leaving on a long...
Jimena Escoto 20 May 2026
The Best Exhibitions This Winter
It might be cold and grey outside, but you can head into a museum and find sunshine and summer, color, and beauty. Here are some of the best...
Catriona Miller 1 January 2026
Which Painting Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
What is your zodiac sign? Western astrology is closely related to ancient Greek and Roman mythology and culture. Over time, each astrological star...
Ruxi Rusu 31 May 2024
