January 2008

Hawaii: The History of its Art
The story of Hawaiian art begins not in galleries or royal courts but in quarries, forests, and shorelines, where the first…

Biography: George Cruikshank
George Cruikshank (1792–1878) was a British caricaturist and illustrator known for his significant contributions to the world of satirical and humorous…

The Académie des Beaux-Arts: France’s Guardian of the Arts
The Académie des Beaux-Arts is one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in France, dedicated to preserving and promoting the arts.…

Biography: Marià Fortuny
Marià Fortuny, a Spanish painter and etcher, was born on June 11, 1838, in Reus, Catalonia. Renowned for his exceptional technical…

The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2007
Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog…





