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Madelyn Kenney

Classical Pets in Art

Pet portraiture, from cave paintings to contemporary art, highlights the enduring themes of loyalty, companionship, and personality that transcend time and showcases how pets, especially dogs, have shifted from symbols...

Primavera detail via Medium

Jesslyn Low

The Three Graces

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the depiction of the Three Graces across various art forms and periods, highlighting their evolution from classical representations to contemporary reimaginings that challenge...

Oscar Statuettes

Lily Frye

Oscar Statuettes

Delve into the Oscars' history, highlighting the iconic statuette—designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley in 1927—to honor cinematic excellence, emphasizing the statuette's evolving materials and its role...

Norman Rockwell in his studio

Louise Irpino

Norman Rockwell, Explained

An overview of the life and paintings of artist Norman Rockwell and an in-depth analysis of the impact of his work on American culture, including his "Rockwellesque" style, starting in...

Picasso portrait via Apollo Art

Taylor Hunt

Subtle Self-Portraits

Artists like Van Gogh and Picasso frequently painted self-portraits. Other artists subtly included hidden self-portraits in their work as a way to tell their story, demonstrate their power, and claim...

Feature image: Kathryn Knudsen via Instagram

Jesslyn Low

3 Small Fiber Artists to Follow

Fiber works’ perceptions within the art world have allowed this medium to become recognized as fine art. This article will celebrate the long history of textile works through three lesser-known...

Hindu funerary ritual depiction via Choice Mutual

Rosella Parra

Funerary Customs in Art History

Every country, culture, and religion practices its own perception of burials. Many ancient cultures in Rome, Mesopotamia, Maya, and Egypt personify funerals and burials as a ritual full of celebration...

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.

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Gabriel Delgado

Harmonies in Bloom: Jennifer JL Jones' 'Echoes ...

In the hallowed silence of the gallery, "Echoes of Elysium," a new exhibition at New River Fine Art that opens on March 7, 2024, from 6 – 9 pm, breathes...

The Fortune Teller (c.1630s) by Georges de La Tour. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, U.S. Image source The Met (public domain)

Emma Livingston

Fortune Telling in Art History

Examine the enduring fascination with fortune-telling across art history, highlighting humanity's inherent desire to predict the unknown despite skepticism and controversy.