Gifu: Top 10 Destinations
Japan, a country adorned with a tapestry of cultural wonders and natural beauty, conceals treasures in every corner. Nestled in the heart of the country, Gifu Prefecture beckons travelers with its blend…
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Biography: Mykola Pymonenko
Mykola Pymonenko, a prominent Ukrainian realist painter, was born on March 28, 1862, in the village of Bolotnya, near Kyiv. Raised in a family with a deep appreciation for Ukrainian folk traditions,…
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Inspiration: “April,” by Elizabeth Adela Forbes
Elizabeth Adela Forbes (née Armstrong; 29 December 1859 – 16 March 1912) was a Canadian painter who was primarily active in the UK. She often featured children in her paintings and School Is Out (painted in Newlyn) is…
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Deep Cut Gardens, New Jersey
In the late 1600s, the land that is now Deep Cut Park was bordered Middletown Village, the heart of Monmouth County’s first European settlement. By 1668, the village had been laid out…
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Biography: Paul Klee
Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a Swiss-German artist whose unique body of work defies easy classification, blending elements of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. Born on December 18, 1879, in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland, Klee was…
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The Roman Bridge at Sunset in Cordoba, Spain
The bridge was built by the Romans in the early 1st century BC, perhaps replacing a previous wooden one. It currently, after the Islamic reconstruction, has 16 arcades, one less than originally, and a…
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Biography: Ernesto de la Cárcova
Ernesto de la Cárcova, an Argentine painter, was born on December 12, 1866, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He emerged as one of the leading figures of the Argentine academic art movement and…
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Religious Art: Princeton University Art Museum
The collection of European art covers nearly nine hundred years, from the twelfth century to the 20th. The strengths of the museum’s holdings within this broad spectrum often reflect the Department of Art and…
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Inspiration: “Bonvivant,” by Miroslav Kraljevic
BONVIVANTMiroslav Kraljevic 1912CroatianOil on CanvasDimensions: 90,2×68,4 cmModern Gallery in Zagreb Miroslav Kraljević was born on 14 December 1885 in Gospić, in the area of Lika. His early childhood up to 7th grade high school…
