Biography: Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet, born on June 10, 1819, in Ornans, France, emerged as one of the most influential artists of the 19th century, pioneering the Realist movement in French painting. Courbet’s rejection of…
Latest Stories
Our growing archive of info about art, design, and culture.
The History of Art in London
London has long been a city of artistic transformation. From its earliest days as a Roman settlement to its rise as a global art capital, the city has been a canvas for…
Inspiration: “On The Edge of the Sea,” by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Puvis de Chavannes was born Pierre-Cécile Puvis in a suburb of Lyon, France. He was the son of a mining engineer. Being descended from an old noble family of Burgundy, he later added…
Inspiration: “Lace Making in Venice,” by Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn was born and raised on his grandparents’ farm in Yvraden, a hamlet near the village of Utmeland in the parish of Mora, Dalarna. He studied until the age of twelve in the school…
Biography: Thomas Wilmer Dewing
Thomas Wilmer Dewing (1851-1938) was an American painter associated with the American Tonalist movement and the American Impressionist movement. His art is characterized by its soft, atmospheric quality, often depicting elegant, contemplative…
The Delft School: Masters of Light and Everyday Life
The Delft School refers to a group of Dutch painters active in the city of Delft during the 17th century, a time known as the Dutch Golden Age. These artists focused on…
Biography: Charles Conder
Charles Conder, an Australian-born painter and etcher, was born on October 24, 1868, in Tottenham, Middlesex, England. He emerged as one of the leading figures of the Australian Heidelberg School and played…
The History of Art in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a city unlike any other. Its very name evokes centuries of yearning, conflict, holiness, and creative inspiration. From a distance, its golden stones and clustered rooftops form a skyline layered…
The Evolution of Stained Glass Techniques in Europe
Stained glass windows are more than just colorful decorations. For centuries, they have shaped the way Europeans experienced faith, light, and space. From early Christian basilicas to Gothic cathedrals and modern chapels,…
Inspiration: “La Mujer del Guante,” by Edouard Agneessens
Edouard Agneessens (24 August 1842, Brussels – 20 August 1885, Uccle) was a Belgian painter born in Brussels. He studied under Jean-François Portaels from 1859 at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and in 1869 won the Prix de Rome. In 1868, he was one…
Inspiration: “Gather Ye Rosebuds” by John William Waterhouse
Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May is an oil painting on canvas created in 1909 by British Pre-Raphaelite artist, John William Waterhouse. It was the second of two paintings inspired by the…
20 Ancient Murals: Incredible Stories from the Past
If walls could talk, ancient murals would probably tell some of the most captivating stories humanity has ever heard. These vivid depictions of life, mythology, and history offer an incredible glimpse into…
