October 2005

Biography: Albert Anker
Albert Anker (1831–1910) was a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his detailed and emotive depictions of everyday life. He was…

Inspiration: “The Battle of Alexander at Issus,” by Albrecht Altdorfer
Albrecht Altdorfer, a prominent figure of the German Renaissance, is renowned for his vivid and imaginative paintings that masterfully blend history…

Ohio: The History of its Art
Long before Ohio was surveyed, settled, or even named, it was already a landscape of monumental design. Across its hills and…



