When Artists Saw Antiquity Firsthand
September 14, 2026
Antiquity has long been a source of inspiration for artists. What has remained constant is the profound impact antiquity has had on creative minds.
Artists
Paul Klee: The Color and Spirit of Modern Expression
February 17, 2025
A Cubist? An Expressionist? A Symbolist? The brilliance of Klee was that he was all and none of these categories.
The Golden Age of Illustration: Celebrating Classic Book Illustrators
January 22, 2025
Driven by technological advances and cultural shifts, this period elevated the craft of illustration into an art form that would leave a lasting legacy.
Exploring Brazilian Modernism: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
November 27, 2024
As the 20th century dawned in Brazil, a generation of artists and architects fused European ideas to create something indelibly Brazilian.
6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making
July 17, 2024
From Salvador Dali to Lucio Fontana, see six groundbreaking visual artists who explored scale, medium and motif to produce inventive, wearable works of art.
8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre
July 10, 2024
As the '40s came to a close, American artists were looking for something new, spawning a radical style of abstractionism known as Color Field Painting.
Discovering Rosa Bonheur: 5 Fascinating Facts About the Revolutionary Artist
June 3, 2024
The indomitable Rosa Bonheur defied restrictive gender stereotypes of the 19th century, creating critical and commercial success as a female artist.
Famous Artwork: How 6 Iconic Paintings Became Famous
May 8, 2024
Explore the enigmatic stories behind six of the world’s most well-known works of art, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
Top 15 Art Controversies: Culture, Sexuality & Politics
February 7, 2024
Read 15 captivating stories of artists who were unafraid to explore concepts of sexuality, disregard for cultural norms, or overt political statements.
Brushstrokes of Brilliance: Discovering Helen Frankenthaler’s Paintings
November 13, 2023
Helen Frankenthaler was among the most significant American abstract artists of the 20th century, celebrated for her contribution to Color Field painting.
