Why Is St Sebastian a Gay Icon?
One may think that Christian saints have little in common with gay culture, but there is an exception to every rule. If you see a handsome guy in his...
Magda Michalska 17 May 2022
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Power, Victory and Death: Titian’s Art in Venice
Titian was the most famous painter of the Venetian Renaissance. Even during his lifetime the artist had been acclaimed as the greatest painter of his...
Alina Manevskaya 16 May 2022
Masterpiece Story: Madonna of Port Lligat by Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dalí’s The Madonna of Port Lligat depicts an image of Mary holding baby Jesus in her lap. Seems simple, but it has layers upon layers...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 11 May 2022
When in Mexico: Mysterious and Beautiful Flower Crowned Nun Portraits
Gambol into the lobby of most Mexican hotels, or visit any antique store in Mexico, and you’re bound to find a portrait of an 18th or 19th-century...
Guest Profile 6 May 2022
Carlo Crivelli – Enigmatic Renaissance Trickster
Shadows on the Sky is the first exhibition in the UK dedicated to the work of Italian Renaissance artist Carlo Crivelli.
Candy Bedworth 2 May 2022
Raphael – Renaissance Prince of Painters
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, in English known as Raphael, is famous for the harmony and clarity of form within his visually brilliant paintings. He...
Candy Bedworth 10 April 2022
The Marriage of the Virgin: Comparison Between Raphael and Perugino
We remember Raphael for grace, balance, and harmony in his art, which made him one of the great masters of the High Renaissance. His work gave him...
Arianna Richetti 10 April 2022
Medieval Take on Comic Books – Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
The Middle Ages have a very sketchy reputation. On one hand, we know that a lot of amazing art was created during that time. On the other hand,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 4 April 2022
Seven Beautiful Mosques Around the World
To commemorate the holy Islamic month of introspection, fasting and prayer, DailyArt Magazine would like to take you on a virtual journey to seven...
Maya M. Tola 2 April 2022
Eid Al-Fitr – Islamic Prayer in Art
The distinctive ritual of Islamic prayer, known as namaz (in Urdu) or salah (in Arabic) has captivated the imagination of many Orientalist painters.
Maya M. Tola 2 April 2022
The Art of Mihrab – Little Masterpieces of Islamic Art
What is a mihrab? It’s a typically semi-circular niche in a mosque. It’s usually inserted in the center of a Quibla wall, the wall which...
Magda Michalska 2 April 2022
Colors Shimmering in the Light: Islamic Mosaics Panorama
One of the most characteristic aspects of early Islamic architecture all over the world is the abundant use of mosaics, both in secular and religious...
Magda Michalska 2 April 2022
