Art History
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…
War as a Source of Artistic Inspiration
War has consistently shaped art history, influencing themes, styles, and movements across cultures and centuries. It serves as a mirror of…
The Whitewashing and Blackwashing of Art History
Art history, like any field of study, is not immune to the influences of societal and cultural biases, often reflected in…
How to Easily Incorporate Art History into Your Homeschool Curriculum
Incorporating art history into your homeschool curriculum may seem like an overwhelming task. Maybe you’re not an art expert, or you…
Love Story: Georges Braque and Marcelle Lapré
Behind every great artist stands a figure who helps shape the unseen contours of their life. In the case of Georges…
Love Story: Berthe Morisot and Eugène Manet
Berthe Morisot was born on January 14, 1841, in Bourges, France, into a well-educated and affluent bourgeois family. Her father was…
Messages from the Beyond: The Art History of the Ouija Board
The Ouija board has long occupied a space between the spiritual and the visual. While most people associate it with séances,…
How Artists Developed Color Theory Through History
Art before the Renaissance was often symbolic with color used in stylized ways, but it was during the Renaissance that artists…
