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Marc Chagall wedding

Weddings in Art History

Weddings are a cherished and timeless celebration of love and commitment. Within these joyous occasions,...

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The Battle of Amazon and Centaurs by Georgy Kurasov, 2013, image courtesy of GK studio

Art History Feuds: Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci

The battle between artistic gods and the legacy left behind The spectacle of great artistry...

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Image courtesy of ELEPHANT.art

History of Menstrual Blood in Art

History of Menstrual Blood in Art Menstruation is a normal biological process and a vital...

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Zodiac symbols graphic courtesy of Guru Lex

Zodiac Signs as Buildings

Zodiac Signs as Famous Buildings Throughout History Architecture covers a wide array of aesthetics, purposes,...

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Chair

Gilbert Rohde

The Father of Midcentury Modern: The Lasting Impact of Gilbert Rohde There are few design...

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Starlinc NYC

Who is Starlinc? And What Are People Wearing in New York, Summer 2023?

Starlinc Asks, What Are People Wearing in New York, Summer 2023? Some say everything starts...

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Broken Eggs, 1756 https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/important-eggs-art-history

Eggcellent Art: Egg Symbolism in Art History

Eggcellent Art: Egg Symbolism in Art History Have you ever looked at a painting, read...

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The Sea Maidens

Mermaids in Classical Art History

Mermaids are majestic, mysterious, and beautiful sea creatures that inhabit our oceans; for thousands of...

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Candyman

Paintings in Horror Films

Paintings in Horror Films Are you a lover of art? How about horror movies? Those...

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courtesy of Psychology Magazine

Art Therapy

Art Therapy: How Art Can Increase Happiness Therapy is one of the most valuable forms...

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Kodakchrome

The Evolution of Photography

The Evolution of Photography: the Camera Last December, at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, I...

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Color Wheel of Emotion, courtesy of Forbes

Moody Hues

Moody Hues: How Color Affects Emotions in Art Ever wondered how Picasso’s ‘blue’ period achieves...

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The Last Judgement

Art of the Desolate

Introduction One of the many consistencies present throughout mankind’s history is a fascination with endings....

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Twins, courtesy of Stone Sparrow

Art That Leaves Its Frame

Pushing boundaries is no new concept in the art world. From Duchamp to Pollock, artists...

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Memories of Geisha

Representation of Geishas in Art History

When we think of Japanese art, we typically associate it with Anime—hand-drawn and computer-generated animation...

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Sotheby's

The State of the Art Market

The art market runs on value. High-value pieces draw up enough hype about high-value artists...

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Thorne mini room

The Magic of the Thorne Miniature Rooms

 If you played with dolls as a child, you probably remember all their little doll-sized...

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Yoko Ono via MoMA

Performance Art and Performing Arts: An Analysis

Performance art and performing arts: two sides of the same conceptual coin It’s easy to...

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Akira (1988)  Key Master Setup

The Art of Anime: Akira (1988)

Anime—the catch-all term for hand-drawn and computer animation produced in Japan—has sprouted its own deep-rooted...

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Classic Still Life Painting

Modern Still Life

The still life painting is a familiar and cherished genre of art, beloved across cultures...

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Botticelli

Art Attacks: Art and Psychology

The Many Manifestations of Art Attacks—Art and Psychology Stendhal Syndrome describes a phenomenon where someone...

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Book covers

Book Covers That Belong in a Museum

You’ve heard about art books, but what about books that look like art? Book covers...

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Dali

Timeless Timepieces: Watches in Art

Since its invention, the watch has been a symbol of wealth, a declaration of personal...

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Lightning Field, Smarthistory

Art in Remote and Dangerous Places

Do you find meandering from room to room in a museum, silently staring at art...

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Tom de Freston

Through the Flames of Fumage: History of Art and Fire

Art reflects method. Where there is a masterpiece, there are hundreds of hours of planning...

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Rodarte

Viktor&Rolf A/W 2023 Collection: Swim Meets Surrealism

Fashion frequently borrows inspiration from art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Realism. In...

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Triumph of Venus, François Boucher courtesy of Artsy

Baroque v. Rococo Art: What's the Difference?

Since the first time I watched The Way (2010), I have wanted to visit the...

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Comfort women

Statue of Peace and the History of Comfort Women

World War II witnessed a profusion of horrific and inhumane human rights violations, among which...

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From The Telegraph

The Mystery of Japan's Dogū Figures

Throughout its long history, Japan has produced several artworks that have become synonymous with the...

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Jenny Holzer Guggenheim

Everywhere and Always: the Impactful Use of Words in Art

From the early stages of cognitive development, we are inundated with the notion that written...

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Victorian fairy art

Victorian Fairy Art

Whimsical, ethereal, and mystical depictions of fairies from the Victorian era are an absolute delight...

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Josué Bojorge is a Costa Rican professional MMA fighter who’s currently fighting for Lux Fight League and works at the MMA Costa Rica academy in San José, Costa Rica. Photo by Elizabeth Lang.

The Performative Art of Ballet and Mixed Martial Arts

At first glance, ballet and mixed martial arts (MMA) don’t seem to have anything in...

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aesthetic

The Pursuit of the Perfect Aesthetic: Are We All Obsessed?

"Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain...

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Writing, by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

The Search for Lost, Stolen, and Destroyed Art

Have you ever lost something, looked for hours in every place it could possibly be,...

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from Schindler's List

Thirty Years of Schindler’s List

The year marks the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List. His three-hour film...

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PAUL SIGNAC, PORTRAIT OF FÉLIX FÉNÉON, 1890.

What’s the Point of Pointillism?

Artists such as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac gained stature following the height of the...

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Ryder after

Art Restoration: Keeping History Alive

Preservation keeps us from losing something valuable to us. We write in journals and take...

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Mischief

From Predator Claws to Manicured Paws: Victorian Pet Photography

One of the things that consistently unifies people from all different backgrounds is the love...

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Faith Ringgold

Against the Norm: History of Art and Counterculture

As challenging the status quo took the world by storm, counterculture shifted away from canvases...

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Courtesy of The New York Times

Crazy Horse Memorial

Did you know deep in the Black Hills of South Dakota lies a monument called...

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Gothic architecture

Gothic Architecture

A History of Gothic Architecture Architecture is an art form so powerful that, when done...

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Carl Wilhelm Scheele courtesy of daviddarling.info

What We May Not Want To Know: Toxic Materials in Art and Fashion

When Aristotle said, “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t,” he probably...

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Denver's Blucifer

Denver's Blue Sculptures

If you ever find yourself in Denver, Colorado, you’ll encounter two of its most iconic...

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What Makes Famous Art Famous?

What Makes Famous Art Famous?

Overnight sensations come and go. Viral dances, comedic sketches, short-lived romances—social media has become the...

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Final Painting Klimt

The Final Paintings

When discussing famous artists, their careers and lives often take precedence. Art historians are fascinated...

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Intersectional and Interdependent: the Interwoven History of Art and the Biological Sciences

Intersectional and Interdependent: the Interwoven History of Art and the Biological Sciences

One of the biggest cliches in creative expression is “art imitates life.” Even uttering the...

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Barbie's Dreamhouse

The Architecture of Barbie’s Dreamhouse

Barbie, the iconic doll from 1959, is the talk of the summer with the release...

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Mariana Tower

Six Chicago Skyscrapers that Change the Architectural World

Chicago is home to a wide array of unique and stunning architecture. Credited as the...

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Sarah Biffin Sotheby's

Sarah Biffin: the Incredible 19th-Century Artist You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

July marks 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, which prohibited discrimination...

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Sotheby's

Bo Bartlett

On May 26, 2023, I attended the grand opening of the exhibition Bo Bartlett: Earthly...

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