
The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2008
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…
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…
Is preserving our architectural heritage a noble cause, or are we clinging to the past at the expense of progress? This question often ignites passionate debates among architects, historians, and urban developers.…
ELIZABETH AND CARMEN PINSCHOFTom Roberts (8 March 1856 – 14 September 1931)Australian/Englishc. 1900 Tom Roberts was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, although some mystery surrounds his actual birthdate: his birth certificate says…
As Christmas time unfolds in Toledo, Spain, the city takes on an enchanting atmosphere, blending its rich medieval history with the joy and warmth of the holiday season. The narrow, cobblestone streets…
Harvesters shows a man and two women on their way to start the harvest in the fields around Skagen. It is unusual in the canon of the Skagen Painters whose works mainly focused…
Alberto Vargas, a renowned Peruvian-American pin-up artist, was born on February 9, 1896, in Arequipa, Peru. His life story is a fascinating journey through the realms of art, glamour, and cultural evolution.…
Coyoacán is a municipality (alcaldía) of Mexico City and the former village which is now the borough’s “historic center.” The name comes from Nahuatl. It most likely means “place of coyotes,” when the Aztecs named a pre-Hispanic village on the…
Mount Gibralfaro, Spanish: Monte Gibralfaro, is a hill located in Málaga in southeast Spain. It is a 130 m high foothill of the Montes de Málaga, part of the Cordillera Penibética.[ At the top of the hill stands the Castle…
Byam Shaw (1872–1919) was a British painter, illustrator, and teacher, known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement and his role in the development of art education. Here are some…
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French artist and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement. Known for his vibrant and light-filled paintings, Renoir’s work often depicted scenes of daily life,…
Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945) was a French academic painter known for his exquisite depictions of elegant, often idealized women in various settings. Early Life and Education: Career and Style: Exhibitions and Recognition: Legacy:…
Aubrey Beardsley, born on August 21, 1872, in Brighton, England, was a highly influential and controversial figure in the world of art and illustration during the late 19th century. His short but…