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

Emma Segrest

Art History Feuds: Michelangelo and Leonardo Da...

Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci had one of the greatest artistic feuds of all time that went on to inspire artists such as Georgy Kurasov.

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...

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...

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...

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.

PAUL SIGNAC, PORTRAIT OF FÉLIX FÉNÉON, 1890.

Emma Segrest

What’s the Point of Pointillism?

Pointillism is a painting style where dots of color are layered on a surface. When viewed from a distance, the dots create a blend of colors and shading that make...

Ryder after

Lily Frye

Art Restoration: Keeping History Alive

From modern architecture like Fallingwater to medieval cathedrals like Notre Dame, intense and delicate care is required to continue these historical landmarks’ lives. Art restoration reminds people to care deeply...

Mischief

Madelyn Kenney and Taylor Hunt

From Predator Claws to Manicured Paws: Victoria...

We can walk our way backward in history in this timeline of artistic and technological innovation as a way to appreciate the early age of photography as an art form...

Sad paintings

Jesslyn Low

Ten Paintings That'll Make You Cry

When words fail us, art can become the beacon of light that recognizes some of the more painful emotions that come with the experiences of being human. Here are ten...

The Most Popular Art Memes

Jesslyn Low

The Most Popular Art Memes

Memes have introduced a whole new way to interact with others, and fine works of art are no exception, the rich variety that artwork lends to memeable images has allowed...