Romania

Romania: The History of its Art
The first known artists in the region that would one day become Romania did not speak Romanian, or Dacian, or any…
The Soul Carved in Wood: Romania’s Sacred Craft
Romania’s long-standing tradition of wood carving, particularly in darker hardwoods, is one of the country’s most visually striking and spiritually rich…
How The Pied Piper of Hamelin Lives On Through Art and Legend
On a summer’s day in 1284, in the small town of Hamelin in what is now northern Germany, a chilling event…
Architectural Gem: Bran Castle, Romania
Bran Castle stands as one of Romania’s most fascinating historical landmarks. Located near the city of Brașov, the castle is often…
Inspiration: “In Repaus,” by Nicolae Grigorescu
He was born in Pitaru, Dâmboviţa County, Wallachia now called Romania. In 1843 the family moved to Bucharest. At a young age (between 1846…
Inspiration: “Visare,” by Nicolae Grigorescu
He was born in Pitaru, Dâmboviţa County, Wallachia now called Romania. In 1843 the family moved to Bucharest. At a young…
Biography: Ștefan Luchian
Ștefan Luchian (1868–1916) was a Romanian painter associated with the Symbolist and Impressionist movements. He is considered one of the most…
Biography: Gheorghe Petrașcu
Gheorghe Petrașcu (1872–1949), a Romanian painter and one of the pioneers of modern Romanian art, left an indelible mark on the…
Inspiration: “Tiganca,” by Aurel Baesu
Aurel Baesu, a Romanian painter whose name might not resonate as loudly in the global art scene as some of his…
Inspiration: “Cap de Copil,” by Aurel Baesu
Aurel Baesu’s father was a government clerk employed by the prefecture of Suceava. He lost his mother at an early age…
Biography: Nicolae Grigorescu
Nicolae Grigorescu (1838-1907) was a prominent Romanian painter and one of the most influential artists of the 19th century in Romania.…