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Lily Frye

War, Peace, and Art History

War’s ability to shift art movements is a glimpse into its unfathomable impact on society. Tragedy inspires, but so does peace. How have war and peace influenced the history of...

Names of Vietnam veterans at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

Understanding Public Memorial Architecture and ...

An exploration of how public memorials are designed and examples of well-received ones.

Woman with Unicorn, image is public domain, courtesy of Wikimedia

Emma Livingston

Unicorns in Art

Did you know unicorns have been associated with women and ideals of ‘purity’ for centuries? Read more to find out how the symbolism of unicorns has evolved through art.

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Taylor Hunt

Weddings in Art History

Explore the rich tapestry of weddings in art history, from Renaissance masterpieces to modern depictions. This article delves into the symbolism, traditions, and cultural shifts reflected in artistic representations of...

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.

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Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Menstrual Blood

Menstruation is a normal biological process but throughout history, it has been a topic shrouded in shame. Since the 1980s, feminist artists have worked together to create art that aids...

Zodiac symbols graphic courtesy of Guru Lex

Emma Segrest

Zodiac Signs as Buildings

Each zodiac sign has an influential building that represents it. Read to see which famous building you are according to your zodiac sign.

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Madelyn Kenney

Gilbert Rohde

Gilbert Rohde was one of the early founders of the Midcentury Modern style. From his office lines with Herman Miller to his home collections, Rohde revolutionized what it means to...

Starlinc NYC

Emma Livingston

Who is Starlinc? And What Are People Wearing i...

Over the years, New York City street fashion has increasingly become a huge influence on pop culture clothing trends. These days it's constantly being documented. Whether it's by paparazzi, fashion...

Broken Eggs, 1756 https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/important-eggs-art-history

Lily Frye

Eggcellent Art: Egg Symbolism in Art History

Aside from cultural and religious traditions valuing the egg, artists caught onto this symbolism and implemented eggs into their paintings as early as the 15th century. Film directors then followed,...