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Unknown, Winged Victory of Samothrace, c. 190 BCE, marble, Louvre. Photo: muratart via Shutterstock via My Modern Met

Lena Whitmore

Myth Meets Medium: How Mythology Shaped Ancient...

Explore how Greek myths shaped ancient art through sculpture, pottery, and painting, blending storytelling with timeless cultural symbols.

Sandro Botticelli, Primavera, c. 1470s–1480s via Wikipedia/Public Domain

Adrian Mercer

Art as Propaganda: From Medici Florence to the ...

Art has long served as a tool of persuasion. From the Medici Florence to the Ottoman court, rulers and patrons used images to project power and faith.

Raphael, The School of Athens, 1509–1511 via My Modern Met

Sable Monroe

Essential Paintings Every Art History Student M...

Discover 13 essential paintings that appear on exams, essays, and museum visits. Learn why each masterpiece matters and the iconic details to spot.

Peter Paul Rubens, The Elevation of the Cross, 1610–1611 via Wikipedia/Public Domain

Sebastian Moore

Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Major Art Movem...

Learn to identify major movements in art history through color, brushwork, and composition, from the Renaissance to Abstract Expressionism.

Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise, 1872 via Smarthistory

Edward Gray

How Artists Across Centuries Captured the Weath...

From Turner’s storms to Sorolla’s sunlight, artists have captured weather as both subject and symbol, shaping mood, texture, and emotion in art.

David Hockney, Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait, 1977 via Artchive

Isabelle Fenwick

The Art History of Canvases and Frames in Painting

Explore how artists built their works, from cave walls to stretched linen, and how canvas types and frames shaped the evolution of painting styles.

Gustav Klimt, The Tree of Life,1909. Photo by Getty Images via artnet news

Lena Whitmore

If You Like Gustav Klimt, You’ll Love These Art...

Drawn to Gustav Klimt’s gold, pattern, and sensual beauty? These artists capture the same spirit through symbolism, elegance, and dreamy allure.

Constantin Brâncuși via Art Shortlist

Elise Marlowe

The Sculptural Vision of Constantin Brâncuși’s ...

Explore the life, work, and enduring influence of Constantin Brâncuși, the visionary sculptor who transformed the language of modern sculpture forever.

Gianfranco Gorgoni, Ellsworth Kelly with Yellow with Red Triangle and Blue with Black Triangle in his studio in Cady’s Hall, Chatham, New York, 1973. © Maya Gorgoni.

Clara V. Leone

Minimalist Masters: Artists Who Redefined Less ...

Discover these nine minimalist artists who turned simplicity into a powerful visual language through form, color, repetition, and clarity.

Magdalena Abakanowicz via Marlborough New York

Isabelle Fenwick

8 Women Sculptors You Should Know from Art History

Discover eight groundbreaking women sculptors who redefined modern and contemporary art with bold forms and visionary approaches to sculpture.