Art Histories of The World

Romania: The History of its Art
The first known artists in the region that would one day become Romania did not speak Romanian, or Dacian, or any…

Turkey: The History of its Art
The earliest art of the land that would become Turkey was not ornamental, illustrative, or decorative—it was spiritual architecture, cut from…

Helsinki: The History of its Art
The earliest human lives around what would become Helsinki unfolded in a landscape that barely resembles the modern capital—both in form…

Melbourne: The History of its Art
There’s a rhythm to Melbourne that pulses with creativity. Stroll through its laneways, and you’ll encounter not only the scent of…

Kyoto: The History of its Art
For more than a thousand years, Kyoto has been the sacred wellspring of Japanese art and aesthetics. Nestled in a valley…

The History of Swedish Art
Sweden is often imagined from the outside as quiet and composed, its cultural exports defined by cool minimalism, functional design, and…

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…

The History of Russian Art
Russian art is a reflection of the country’s vast, complex history—an intersection of East and West, tradition and revolution, spirituality and…











