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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.

Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody and Robert Sherman, 1984 © 2025 Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation via Artsy

Rowan Whit

Robert Mapplethorpe: Elegance and Provocation i...

Robert Mapplethorpe’s photography merged elegance, intimacy, and controversy, creating a legacy that continues to influence artists today.

Mary Cassatt, The Boating Party, 1893–94 via National Gallery of Art

Clara V. Leone

For the Love of Color: 10 Joyful Masterpieces i...

Discover ten vibrant masterpieces that celebrate the beauty of bold palettes and playful color, from Hockney and Matisse to Delaunay and Gauguin.

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.

Yoko Ono, Cut Piece via Singulart

Miles Avery

The Power of Motion: Artists Who Embraced Actio...

Discover how artists from Pollock to Yoko Ono turned movement into meaning and turned painting into performance in the bold world of action painting.

Joan Mitchell, No Rain, 1976 © Estate of Joan Mitchell via the Joan Mitchell Foundation

Hugo Merz

7 Joan Mitchell Paintings That Deserve More Att...

Discover Joan Mitchell’s most overlooked works. These bold, emotional paintings reveal her power beyond the usual highlights and exhibitions.

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.

Egon Schiele, Self-Portrait with Physalis, 1912 via Wikipedia/Public Domain

Julian Ashford

Do Artists Have to Suffer to Create Truly Great...

Explore the myth of the tortured artist through figures like Van Gogh, Hockney, and Kahlo. Does suffering really produce better art, or just better stories?

Fernando Botero, Pablo Escobar Dead, 2006 via Alamy/America's Quarterly

Rowan Whit

Fernando Botero’s 5 Most Iconic Paintings Expla...

Explore Fernando Botero's most iconic paintings and discover how his bold, voluminous style transformed beauty, power, and narrative in modern art.

Robert Motherwell, Three Figures Shot, 1944; Creator: Robert Gerhardt and Denis Y. Suspitsyn © Whitney Museum of American Art

Sable Monroe

Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline: Two Paths in...

A closer look at the careers of Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline, two giants of Abstract Expressionism with strikingly different styles and approaches.