Masterpiece Story: Bacchus by Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known as Michelangelo, is undoubtedly among the world’s most treasured artists. His connection to...
Maya M. Tola 8 October 2024
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The Greatest Male Nudes in Art History (NSFW!)
Nudity started being an important subject in art in ancient Greece. The male body was celebrated at sports competitions or religious festivals, it...
Anuradha Sroha 8 October 2024
Lapis Lazuli—A Pigment More Precious Than Gold
Lapis lazuli, once more precious than gold, has a history of over 9000 years. The earliest artifacts found at Bhirrana, which is the oldest site of...
Irina Diana Calu 30 September 2024
Bringing Up Baby – The Art of Parenting Through the Ages
Childcare can take so many forms. Kids throughout history have been raised by gay dads, lesbian moms, whole villages, singles, and adoptive parents.
Candy Bedworth 30 September 2024
Masterpiece Story: David by Michelangelo
The biblical figure of David, the young shepherd who defeated Goliath, was a popular subject for sculptors during the Renaissance. However, no...
Vithória Konzen Dill 29 September 2024
QUIZ: Art History for Ultimate Beginners
Anastasia Manioudaki 28 September 2024
The Italian Renaissance: A Brief Guide
To the general public, the Italian Renaissance is the pinnacle of art history. More than 500 years on, it’s still the subject of blockbuster...
Alexandra Kiely 20 September 2024
Looking for Hot Renaissance Boys? Well, Here They Are!
Look no further! If you are in need of the sight of some muscular bodies this year, don’t bother going to the beach, but book yourself a ticket to...
Magda Michalska 20 September 2024
Contrapposto 101 – It’s All in the Pose
If you are taking an introductory art history course in school this semester, you’ll soon be talking a lot about contrapposto. I remember hearing...
Alexandra Kiely 13 September 2024
Back to School: The Great Art History 101
Welcome to Art History 101! Here we’ll get to “oh“ and “ah” over iconic art that has shaped human ideas and thinking for centuries as we...
Ledys Chemin 13 September 2024
QUIZ: Do You Know These Renaissance Facts?
Rachel Witte 7 September 2024
Art History Inspired Birthday Cakes
Birthday cakes are an established tradition for many. Baking in itself is an art – a delicious one. So why have a cake that is only delicious? Make...
Vithória Konzen Dill 22 August 2024
