Romanticism

How the Concept of the Sublime Shaped Romanticism
The concept of the sublime became a defining force in Romanticism, shaping how artists and poets portrayed nature, emotion, and the…

Biography: Thomas Moran
Thomas Moran was born on February 12, 1837, in Bolton, Lancashire, England. His family, facing economic hardships due to the Industrial…

Pena Palace: Sintra’s Romantic Icon
The site now occupied by the Pena National Palace was originally home to a modest Hieronymite monastery founded in 1503 under…

Kunstakademie Karlsruhe: A Legacy of German Artistic Excellence
In the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the city of Karlsruhe became home to one of Germany’s most esteemed art institutions when the…

Biography: Petrus van Schendel
Petrus van Schendel, a Dutch-Belgian painter of the 19th century, remains celebrated for his mesmerizing candlelight paintings. These works, characterized by…

Haunting Beauty: Art & Abandoned Amusement Parks
Abandoned amusement parks are unique spaces where the vibrancy of the past collides with the haunting silence of the present. These…

Inspiration: “Saturn Devouring His Son,” by Francisco Goya
Francisco Goya, one of Spain’s most celebrated artists, left an indelible mark on art history with his vivid imagination and raw…











