Articles

Book covers

Lily Frye

Book Covers That Belong in a Museum

Artful book covers serve as visual gateways, capturing a reader's interest and setting the mood for the narrative within. Their aesthetic appeal and thematic resonance can significantly influence a book's...

Dali

Taylor Hunt

Timeless Timepieces: Watches in Art

Watches from a particular era or historical figure reflect unique aesthetics and values. At the same time that watches became a symbol of wealth, they were used in portraits and...

Lightning Field, Smarthistory

Louise Irpino

Art in Remote and Dangerous Places

If you’re a thrill-seeking adventurous type, perhaps you should add visiting the following artworks to your bucket list—connecting with art in the great outdoors, in remote and dangerous places.

Rodarte

Lily Frye

Viktor&Rolf A/W 2023 Collection: Swim Meets Sur...

It goes without saying that swimwear and the beach go hand-in-hand. But Viktor and Rolf took it upon themselves to transform that preconceived notion into nonfunctional pieces.

Triumph of Venus, François Boucher courtesy of Artsy

Janine Mae Dela Cueva

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

Both Baroque and Rococo pieces feature ornate designs and plenty of gilded accents to elevate their elegance and sophistication. Yet, despite their similarities, the two movements distinguish themselves in their...

Comfort women

Jesslyn Low

Statue of Peace and the History of Comfort Women

The statues of "Peace Comfort Women" serve as poignant symbols of the countless women who suffered during World War II as victims of sexual slavery. These statues stand as reminders...

From The Telegraph

Louise Irpino

The Mystery of Japan's Dogū Figures

The history of these fascinating ancient figurines and their greater connection to Jōmon pottery and Japanese pop culture are essential in uncovering why scholars can’t seem to crack what the...

Victorian fairy art

Jesslyn Low

Victorian Fairy Art

The Victorian age saw the production of fairy art across multiple mediums, and their resulting works are exquisite and filled with whimsy. A love for fairies lingers as the popularity...

Writing, by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Louise Irpino

The Search for Lost, Stolen, and Destroyed Art

Art can be priceless in a monetary sense, but it is most certainly priceless in a cultural sense. And if it’s lost, someone will be out there to find it.

from Schindler's List

Rosella Parra

Thirty Years of Schindler’s List

The year marks the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List. His three-hour film tells the compelling story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who resisted the Nazi Party...