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The Swing

Janine Mae Dela Cueva

The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

At first glance, the painting looked innocent and playful. The young woman is definitely the center of the viewers’ attention, with her light pink dress and white laces that showcase...

Song of the Lark painting

Taylor Hunt

The Story Behind America’s Favorite Painting

The subject is not the expected image of the American spirit. She shows no claims to wealth or a pursuit of the American dream, she’s not even technically American. But...

Mallord

Madelyn Kenney

Polluting Realism: the Benefits and Consequence...

Now, art can be perceived under multiple technological lenses, helping the world better understand the historical context of a piece while revolutionizing how it is presented in a public setting....

Birth of Venus

Emma Livingston

How the Pearl Became the Queen of the Gems: a C...

Over the years, pearls made their way into impressionism, art nouveau, the fashion industry, and even present-day make-up trends. Despite any modern-day efforts to break pearls from their high-class, divine...

Female artists

Jesslyn Low

Five Female Renaissance Artists You Need To Know

These women often pushed boundaries that not only led them to their success but paved the way for future female artists to thrive. Their artistic styles rival those of their...

Venus de Milo

Taylor Hunt

Reimagining Venus de Milo in the Modern Age

Lansky’s recent creation is another case that illustrates the interaction between ancient and contemporary art. Centuries later, artists are still fascinated with ancient statuary, exemplifying the art form’s timeless relevance...

Keith Haring The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing book cover

Rebecca Levenson

Kay Haring

Kay A. Haring is a dedicated mother, wife, and writer, as well as the younger sister of the late artist Keith Haring. Since Keith’s tragic passing in 1990, Kay’s time...

Madame X

Janine Mae Dela Cueva

Madame X

Madame X is a famous painting by an American artist named John Singer Sargent. The painting was originally titled Portrait of Mme… when it was exhibited for the first time...

Venus in ads

Taylor Hunt

Artwork in Advertisting

Artwork in advertising plays a significant role in capturing attention, conveying messages, and influencing consumer behavior. Artistic elements such as visuals, colors, typography, and composition are strategically employed to create...

The Self(ie) Portrait: the Evolution of ‘The Mirror Selfie’ Through Art History and Today

Emma Livingston

The Self(ie) Portrait: the Evolution of ‘The Mi...

Each of these self-portraits feels deeper than what constitutes a mirror selfie today—they are set in an intentional space, planning was involved, and the setting is more private, thus allowing...