November 2025

Massachusetts: The History of its art
In the early decades of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, there were no artists in the European sense—no easel painters, no sculptors,…
Wolves in Northern European Legend and Art
Wolves have long held a powerful place in the stories of the northern world. In the early tales of Scandinavia, Germany,…
Stags and Their Noble Imagery in 19th Century Landscapes
The stag has been a symbol of nobility and alert strength for thousands of years. In ancient European traditions, it represented…
Susanna and the Elders in Art: Virtue Under Siege Through the Ages
The story of Susanna and the Elders comes from the Book of Daniel, where a virtuous woman is falsely accused after…
Biography: Carl Wuttke
Carl Wuttke was born on 3 January 1849 in Trebnitz, Silesia (then part of Prussia). He entered the world in a…
Why Clean Design Is Overused and Lacking Soul
The roots of what is now called “clean design” trace back to mid-20th century Switzerland, where the International Typographic Style, better…
Rumpelstiltskin and His Influence on Art
The fairy tale known as Rumpelstiltskin was first published by Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) in 1812. Appearing in…
The Sinister Symbols of the Zodiac Killer: How Violence Inspired Art
The Zodiac Killer remains one of the most chilling unsolved cases in American history. Active between 1968 and 1974, this unidentified…
Using Art to Explore Emotions in Homeschooling
Children often struggle to express complex emotions through words alone, especially in early developmental stages. Art provides an accessible, non-verbal outlet…
Adelaide Botanic Garden: History, Design & Beauty
The Adelaide Botanic Garden was officially founded in 1855, but its origins trace back several years earlier when civic leaders in…
Lions in Medieval and Renaissance Art
In the early Christian world, the lion stood as one of the most powerful symbols an artist could choose. Medieval craftsmen…
The Art of Apothecaries: Historical Illustrations of Medicinal Plants
Before pills came in blister packs and prescriptions were filled by machines, medicine was the realm of leaves, roots, and bark.…