• Inspiration: “Les Amoureux,” by Émile Friant

    Inspiration: “Les Amoureux,” by Émile Friant

    The Lovers, Idyll on a Bridge or Autumn Evening is an 1888 oil on canvas painting by Émile Friant (1863–1932). It is now in the musée des beaux-arts de Nancy. Friant was born in the commune of Dieuze in 1863. His father was a locksmith and…

  • Biography: Louis Icart

    Biography: Louis Icart

    Louis Icart, a master of Art Deco and a prominent figure in the world of 20th-century French art, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated and sought-after artists…

  • The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2011

    The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2011

    Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…

  • Biography: Harvey Dunn

    Biography: Harvey Dunn

    Harvey Thomas Dunn, a renowned American painter and illustrator, emerged from the vast prairies of South Dakota to become a prominent figure in the art world of the early 20th century. Born…

  • Biography: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

    Biography: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

    Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875) was a French sculptor and painter known for his dynamic and expressive works, often characterized by movement, emotion, and a keen attention to detail. He played a significant role…

  • The History of Swiss Art

    The History of Swiss Art

    Switzerland, known for its towering Alps and pristine lakes, has long been a cultural crossroads, absorbing and contributing to the rich artistic traditions of Europe. Despite its relatively small size, the country’s…

  • The Inaccessibility of Art to Rural Areas

    The Inaccessibility of Art to Rural Areas

    Art, in its many forms, is a vital part of human culture and personal development. However, for many living in rural areas, access to art is a luxury that’s often out of…

  • Biography: Lluís Domènech i Montaner

    Biography: Lluís Domènech i Montaner

    Lluís Domènech i Montaner, a pioneering architect and key figure in the Catalan Modernisme movement, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Catalonia during the late 19th and early 20th…

  • List of Armenian Artists

    A Abrahamyan, Khachik – painter Agemian, Ariel – painter Aghamyan, Karen – painter Aivazovsky, Ivan – painter al-Armani, Yuhanna – painter Aleksanyan, Gegham – painter, sculptor Arzruni, Şahan – classical pianist Atamian,…