J. M. W. Turner in 10 Paintings
If one wanted to impress their friends at dinner with facts about the highly unique painter Joseph Mallord William Turner, I would point them to...
Coleman Richards 10 June 2026
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Is Sagrada Familia’s Construction Finally Coming to an End? The Story Behind Antoni Gaudí’s Masterpiece
Today’s modern construction techniques allow us to build huge structures in just a few months or years. For example, the Shard in London was built...
Joanna Kaszubowska 9 June 2026
Piero della Francesca: Artist, Mathematician, Humanist
Piero della Francesca was not only an accomplished artist of the Early Renaissance, but also one of the greatest mathematicians of his day. His works...
Natalia Iacobelli 5 June 2026
The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...
Sarah Mills 4 June 2026
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 2 June 2026
The Love Affair of Radha and Krishna in Art
The love story of Radha and Krishna has been immortalized in art by poets, musicians, writers, and painters over the long history of Hinduism. The...
Maya M. Tola 20 May 2026
The Flora of Folklore: Hidden Flower Symbolism in Art’s Greatest Paintings
Every Old Master canvas speaks in two registers at once: one for the eye, one for those who know how to read the flowers. Artists used flower...
Errika Gerakiti 18 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio
The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio depicts the moment Matthew turns away from tax collecting and toward Jesus. Caravaggio was a master of...
Guest Author 17 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: Mithras Slaying the Bull
Mithras Slaying the Bull is a compilation of the entire religious and symbolic images of Mithraism. It reflects promised immortality and personal...
James W Singer 17 May 2026
The Pharaoh Who Looks Like a Woman—The Mystery of Akhenaten’s Body
If you thought that ancient Egypt had always been only about a large pantheon of gods, solid and emotionless sculptures, and masculine pharaohs, have...
Magda Michalska 13 May 2026
10 Powerful Mother Goddess Sculptures
The fearsome Great Mother is an archetype appearing in all cultures and all times. Here are our top 10 powerful mother goddess sculptures!
Candy Bedworth 11 May 2026
