• Love Story: Paul Klee and Lily Stumpf

    Art history often focuses on the works of famous artists, but what about the people who supported them behind the scenes? In the case of Paul Klee, one of the most influential…

  • Biography: Hans Makart

    Biography: Hans Makart

    Hans Makart (1840–1884) was an Austrian academic history painter and decorator, known for his elaborate and flamboyant style. He played a significant role in the Viennese art scene during the late 19th…

  • Art as Propaganda: A Tool for Manipulation?

    Art is beautiful and powerful, capturing the depths of human emotion and imagination. However, its beauty can also be used for less noble purposes. Throughout history, art has been a tool for…

  • The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2006

    The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2006

    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…

  • Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani

    Inspiration: “Alice,” by Amedeo Modigliani

    Alice is a c.1918 oil on canvas painting by Amedeo Modigliani. It now hangs in the Danish National Gallery, to which it was donated in 1928. Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France.…

  • Biography: William Russell Flint

    Biography: William Russell Flint

    Sir William Russell Flint (1880–1969) was a Scottish artist known for his watercolor paintings, illustrations, and etchings. He was particularly renowned for his depictions of elegant and sensuous female figures, often set…

  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze: A Legacy of Art

    Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze: A Legacy of Art

    The Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze stands as one of the most prestigious art institutions in Italy, embodying centuries of artistic tradition and innovation. Nestled in the heart of Florence, this…

  • Biography: Frederic Remington

    Biography: Frederic Remington

    Frederic Remington (1861–1909) was an American artist, illustrator, sculptor, and writer, best known for his depictions of the American West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on October 4,…