Masterpiece Story: Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian
Titian’s Bacchus and Ariadne captures the vibrancy of a Greco-Roman myth through the lens of an Italian Renaissance painter. Learn about the...
James W Singer 13 April 2026
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Rainbows in Art History: A Symbol of Hope for a Better Future
Let us look at the significance of rainbows in art history across different cultures. Even though we now know the scientific reason behind rainbows,...
Anuradha Sroha 3 April 2026
Badass Queens from Classical History
A rollicking adventure through the lives of great leaders and queens from ancient times. Famous female leaders are a fascinating bunch. Here at...
Candy Bedworth, Guest Author 26 March 2026
Proserpina and the Myth of Spring Explained in 3 Masterpieces
Because we like myths, tales, and legends, with the arrival of spring we take the opportunity to tell you a tale related to this magical season. We...
Andra Patricia Ritisan 20 March 2026
AE Russell’s Visions of Ireland
George William Russell, known as AE, painted the spirits and visions he had seen since childhood. His Irish landscapes are topographically familiar,...
Hannah Demaine 17 March 2026
Masterpiece Story: King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia by James Barry
King Lear by William Shakespeare is a great tragedy that centers around ideas such as loyalty, familial bonds, and remorse. The painter of this work,...
Merve Parla 17 March 2026
Athena in Art: The Beautiful Warrior Goddess
Athena, the revered Greek goddess of wisdom, war and the arts, has captivated the imagination of artists for centuries. Her image, from ancient...
Jimena Aullet 6 March 2026
The Women Blessed by Dionysus: Maenads in Art
One of the reasons why we find Greek mythology so fascinating is because of its incredibly diverse structure. All of the gods and goddesses have...
Erol Degirmenci 6 March 2026
Art Treasures from the African Kingdom of Benin
Today we’ll go back in time to the 1500s when the wealth of the Benin Empire (in contemporary Nigeria) was at its peak: when Europeans traded with...
Magda Michalska 25 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: Pilgrimage to the Isle of Cythera by Jean-Antoine Watteau
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721) was the most influential French painter of the 18th century. His painting Pilgrimage to the Isle of Cythera...
James W Singer 22 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: Feast of Love by Jean-Antoine Watteau
Feast of Love is a beautiful painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau that explores the themes of love and impermanence. It holds a polished mixture of urban...
James W Singer 15 February 2026
Avatars of Vishnu: 10 Incarnations of the Eastern God
Vishnu has been worshipped for over 2000 years as the supreme protector of the Hindu triumvirate, along with Shiva and Brahmin. His role in the...
Maya M. Tola 9 February 2026
