May 2012

The Evolution of Stained Glass Techniques in Europe
Stained glass windows are more than just colorful decorations. For centuries, they have shaped the way Europeans experienced faith, light, and…

Inspiration: “La Mujer del Guante,” by Edouard Agneessens
Edouard Agneessens (24 August 1842, Brussels – 20 August 1885, Uccle) was a Belgian painter born in Brussels. He studied under Jean-François Portaels from 1859 at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in…

Inspiration: “Gather Ye Rosebuds” by John William Waterhouse
Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May is an oil painting on canvas created in 1909 by British Pre-Raphaelite artist, John William…

20 Ancient Murals: Incredible Stories from the Past
If walls could talk, ancient murals would probably tell some of the most captivating stories humanity has ever heard. These vivid…

Biography: Gheorghe Petrașcu
Gheorghe Petrașcu (1872–1949), a Romanian painter and one of the pioneers of modern Romanian art, left an indelible mark on the…




