Skiing in Art History
Artists have long captured the magic of snow. During the 19th century, when winter sports like skiing, skating, and sledding became more popular in...
Louisa Mahoney 15 January 2026
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Let’s Ride a Tiger! Escape into the Tropics with Henri Rousseau
Let’s ride a tiger! Definitely not! We should never try to ride a tiger, and Henri Rousseau does not suggest it either! It would be horrible...
Sarah Mills 12 January 2026
Maxfield Parrish—The Highest-Paid American Dreamer
Maxfield Parrish was an accomplished American painter and illustrator in the early 20th century. He was an important figure in the golden age of...
Maya M. Tola 12 January 2026
10 Iconic Floral Still Lifes You Need to Know
Flowers have long been a central theme in still-life painting. Each flower carries its own symbolism. For example, they can represent innocence,...
Errika Gerakiti 30 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Almond Blossom by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. He was not a financially successful artist, and he was entirely dependent on his...
James W Singer 28 December 2025
José María Velasco: The Master of Mexican Landscapes
In the vast panorama of 19th-century Mexican art, few figures shine as brightly as José María Velasco. Born in 1840 in Temascalcingo, State of...
Jimena Aullet 11 December 2025
Contemplating Winter in Art: 10 Winter Paintings
The quiet beauty and haunting charm of snow-covered landscapes, bare trees, and soft, silvery light create a world of stillness and wonder.
Maya M. Tola 1 December 2025
Winter Wonderland: 5 Most Beautiful Impressionist Winter Landscapes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Snowy landscapes, gracefully falling flakes, enthusiastic ice-skaters… yes, we love winter! Indeed,...
Andra Patricia Ritisan 1 December 2025
QUIZ: Who Painted These Flower Paintings?
Errika Gerakiti 29 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum
Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum is a still-life masterpiece that explores beautiful flowers and delicate butterflies. The painting is part of the...
James W Singer 26 November 2025
Minnie Pwerle: A Visionary Aboriginal Artist
Minnie Pwerle stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of contemporary art, leaving an enduring legacy through her vibrant and dynamic works. Her art...
Carlotta Mazzoli 25 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Water Lilies by Claude Monet
Water Lilies is a masterpiece of Impressionism. It blends the artist’s objective world and subjective...
James W Singer 23 November 2025
