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Giovanni di Paolo, The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445 courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Artsy

Lily Frye

The Fig Leaf Campaign: The Genesis of Art Censo...

Art censorship began in the 16th century, driven by the Catholic Church’s reaction to the Protestant Reformation, targeting nudity in art.

Martin U Waltz, The Reader

Madelyn Kenney

Urban Realism

Urban realism has shifted from city grandeur to personal experiences, resilience, and social commentary in art, literature, and photography.

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Jesslyn Low

Ukiyo-e and Kabuki

Dive into the history of the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e and its use in depicting the traditional theatrical form Kabuki in culture and art history.

Installation view of Kjartansson’s Take Me Here by the Dishwasher: Memorial for a Marriage. Photograph: Tristan Fewings/ Getty Images, courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine New York and i8 gallery Reykjavik

Taylor Hunt

Performance Art

Performance art stands out as a dynamic and boundary-pushing medium. Explore these five provocative examples and their ability to challenge and inspire.

Quantum Waves

Madelyn Kenney

Art and Quantum Physics

Art and quantum physics merge to reveal the unseen, exploring the universe's possibilities through the lens of creativity and scientific inquiry.

Rob Voerman, Tarnung #3, 2009, glass, Plexi-glass, wood, cardboard, a.o.m., Courtesy of Upstream Gallery. Installation view of “Modernisn as a Ruin,” at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.

Madelyn Kenney

Metamodernism

Metamodernism in arts transcends postmodern irony, embracing authenticity and deep emotional connections, aiming to reflect on history and personal experiences amidst technological evolution.

Pogetto velvet work from the Velveteria collection in Black Velvet Masterpieces via Collectors Weekly

Taylor Hunt

Velvet Paintings

Although the art form is rich in history and skill, velvet paintings are unforgivably associated with bad taste and tacky vintage aesthetics.

The Anthropology by Marie Mountson via Saatchi Art

Madelyn Kenney

Art and Anthropology

Take a glimpse into our past, intertwining art with significant anthropological finds like Lucy and the Cheddar Man to explore human evolution and emotional bonds. It reflects on how artistic...

Feature image: Ohhh … Alright …, 1964 via WAMU courtesy of the Estate of Roy Lichtenseuin

Lily Frye

The Evolution of Pop Art

Explore the dynamic evolution of pop art, from its roots in the 1950s to its modern-day influence, in our comprehensive article on this iconic art movement.

Reading Pavillion, Jinhua Architecture Park, Herzog & de Meuron, Jihua, China, 2006. Photograph by Addison Godel via AnOther Magazine

Louise Irpino

What is Brutalism?

No other architectural style is more polarizing among laypeople and architects alike than brutalism. A style born out of utilitarianism, its mark is instantly recognizable with its towering, nondescript, yet...