April 2025
The Hidden Faces in Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper stands among the most iconic images in Western art. Painted between 1495 and 1498 on…
The Art of the Amish: Tradition and Simplicity
At first glance, Amish art might seem like an odd pairing. After all, this devout Christian community is known for its…
Academy of Fine Arts Munich: Germany’s Artistic Beacon
The Academy of Fine Arts Munich was founded in 1808 by King Maximilian I of Bavaria. His vision was to establish…
Stone Sentinels: The Architecture of Svaneti
Tucked into the soaring peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, the region of Svaneti in northwestern Georgia holds one of the…
Eva Mudocci: Edvard Munch’s Forgotten Muse
Eva Mudocci was born Evangeline Hope Muddock in 1872 in England, into a family with literary and artistic leanings. Her father,…
Inspiration: “Portrait of a Venetian Woman,” by Albrecht Dürer
In 1505, the great German artist Albrecht Dürer created a quiet but captivating image: an oil painting of an unidentified young…
Famous Artists Who Were Criminals: Untold True Stories
Throughout history, many celebrated artists have lived outside the boundaries of conventional morality. While their creative output continues to inspire, their…
Top 100 Southern Garden Must-Have Items
From magnolia-draped porches to timeworn rocking chairs nestled beneath the shade of an old oak, Southern garden and home design is…
Book Review: “The Art of Looking Sideways,” by Alan Fletcher
The Art of Looking Sideways is not just a book—it’s an experience. Authored by legendary British graphic designer Alan Fletcher, co-founder…
Inspiration: “The Art of Painting,” by Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch master of the Baroque era, remains one of the most revered painters of the 17th century. Known…
