Articles

 Hunt Slonem, Pretty in Pink Cotton Dinner Napkin, $35, via Bergdorf Goodman.

Rebecca Levenson

A Thoughtful Holiday Gift Guide for Serious Art...

A curated holiday gift guide for art lovers featuring books, museum memberships, art supplies, and meaningful ways to support artists online.

Feature image: Installation view of Anat Ebgi Gallery at Art Basel Miami Beach. © Anat Ebgi Gallery.

Rebecca Levenson

Your Survival Guide to Art Basel and Miami Art ...

A guide to experiencing Art Basel and Miami Art Week through wise choices, focused viewing, and a more profound commitment to the art itself.

Paul Gauguin, Parahi te Marae (The Sacred Mountain), 1892 via WikiArt/Public Domain

Elise Marlowe

A Guide to Paul Gauguin’s Most Influential Pain...

Explore our curated list of essential paintings by Paul Gauguin that shaped his signature vision, from early Breton scenes to his most powerful Tahitian works.

Edward Hopper, Nighthawks, 1942 via Art Institute of Chicago

Elise Marlowe

How to Analyze a Painting: Composition, Color, ...

Learn how to analyze a painting through subject, composition, color, and context, with a step-by-step guide and a full case study example.

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.

Picasso,  Les Femmes d'Alger, 1955 via Wikipedia

Louise Irpino

What is Provenance?

Provenance traces an artwork's ownership history, revealing its origins, authenticity, and cultural significance in the art world.

courtesy of Psychology Magazine

Lily Frye

Art Therapy

Art is a personal, subjective activity. It’s used as a creative outlet for those needing to express emotion. Art therapy is an excellent tool for those struggling with mental illness...

What Makes Famous Art Famous?

Lily Frye

What Makes Famous Art Famous?

Overnight sensations come and go. Viral dances, comedic sketches, short-lived romances—social media has become the hub for new creators and trends. But what makes a trend go viral? What makes...

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Lily Frye

What Is Considered Art

We know there is a large spectrum to what we deem art is. One of the most extraordinary things about art is that it can be interpreted in many different...