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“The Soup,” 1903. Oil on canvas. Image courtesy of: Smithsonian Magazine

Taylor Hunt

Art in Solitude

The image of the introverted, solitary artist has persisted for centuries, ingraining itself in our cultural storytelling and fostering the notion that the artistic journey is inherently lonely. The embrace...

Separation, Edvard Munch via Fine Art America

Emma Segrest

7 Paintings to Get You Through a Breakup

Art can be an impactful way to process the emotions of a breakup. Instead of going through the seven stages of grief, try looking at these seven paintings.

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Louise Irpino

5 Art Analysis YouTube Video Essays Worth Your ...

Explore our curation of the top five YouTube video essays on art, featuring insightful analysis and diverse perspectives from various expert creators. Each video in this listicle covers a unique...

Body Tracks

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Blood

Explore the controversial and captivating world of art created with human and animal blood. This article delves into historical examples, controversy, and contemporary artists using blood as a medium. ti

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Madelyn Kenney

Black Cats in Art

From symbols of superstition and fear to sources of artistic inspiration and mystique, black cats have captivated our attention around all things superstitious.

Reading Pavillion, Jinhua Architecture Park, Herzog & de Meuron, Jihua, China, 2006. Photograph by Addison Godel via AnOther Magazine

Louise Irpino

What is Brutalism?

No other architectural style is more polarizing among laypeople and architects alike than brutalism. A style born out of utilitarianism, its mark is instantly recognizable with its towering, nondescript, yet...

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Lily Frye

An Analysis of Gustave Moreau's French Masterpi...

Gustave Moreau’s intrinsically eye-pleasing and complex paintings capture moments in time. From mythical gods to ancient kings, Moreau’s self-proclaimed title as a history painter captures human (and non-human) history.

Martín Bernetti Vera, "La Última Frontera,”(The Last Frontier) posted by u/cubesato via Reddit

Taylor Hunt

r/AccidentalRenaissance

The r/AccidentalRenaissance subreddit sees aspects of Renaissance art in everyday situations. It is a community dedicated to sharing and celebrating photography that unintentionally resembles paintings from various art movements between...

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Louise Irpino

The Nightmare Artist: Zdzisław Beksiński

Delve into the life and artwork of Polish painter Zdzisław Beksiński, known best for his dystopian, surrealist work.

Millie Brown

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Vomit

Explore these many artists' provocative use of vomit in art, examining its symbolism, impact, and grotesque unusuality to evoke strong emotions and commentary.