Romania
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
