January 2009

Symbolism: The Art Movement That Redefined Imagination
The Symbolism movement emerged in the late 19th century, flourishing as a reaction to the rigidity of realism and naturalism. It…

Saitama: The History of its Art
The oldest artworks in Saitama are silent, brittle, and buried—yet they speak across millennia with astonishing force. Long before calligraphy, castles,…

Biography: Marie Bracquemond
Marie Bracquemond, born on December 1, 1840, in Argenton-en-Landunvez, Brittany, France, was a talented French Impressionist painter whose artistic contributions were…

The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2008
Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog…

Architectural Conservation: Preservation or Stagnation?
Is preserving our architectural heritage a noble cause, or are we clinging to the past at the expense of progress? This…




