Art History
Why Academic Painters Are Commonly Overlooked
Academic painting refers to a tradition of European art shaped by formal rules, institutional authority, and long-established ideals of beauty. It…
Love Story: Franz Marc & Maria Franck
Munich in the early 1900s was a city pulsing with artistic energy and modern ideas that challenged old academic norms. Franz…
Biography: Edwin Lord Weeks
Edwin Lord Weeks was born on January 23, 1849, in Boston, Massachusetts, into a comfortable and culturally aware American family. His…
Van Gogh’s Lost Portrait of Dr. Gachet: Mystery & Facts
Vincent van Gogh spent the final months of his life in the small French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, a short train ride…
Why People Confuse All Painterly Art With Impressionism
Most casual viewers think Impressionism means any artwork that looks soft, blurry, or vaguely painted. If the figures aren’t sharply outlined…
Misia Sert: A Muse of Taste and Influence
In the shifting world of the Belle Époque and early 20th-century Europe, where new artistic movements flourished and old traditions were…
Inspiration: “Self-Portrait in Front of The Easel,” by Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth was born on July 21, 1858, in Tapiau, East Prussia—now Gvardeysk, Russia. His birth name was Franz Heinrich Louis…
10 Must-Do Experiences for Every True Art Lover
Visit the Great Halls of the Art World There’s a difference between scrolling past a picture of the Mona Lisa on…
Veils of the South: The History of Spanish Moss in Art
Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is one of the most instantly recognizable features of the Southern landscape, yet its role in art…
Forgotten Women Artists of the 18th Century
Art history, as commonly taught and displayed, has long celebrated the genius of men—while the contributions of women artists have been…
The Influence of the Silk Road on Artistic Exchange
The Silk Road was more than a trade route—it was a bridge between civilizations. From 130 BC to the 15th century…
Tenebrism: A Dive into the Shadows of Art History
Tenebrism is one of the most captivating techniques in art, defined by its dramatic use of light and shadow to evoke…
