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Basquiat, Jailbirds, 1983. Courtesy of the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat via NPR

Hugo Merz

Why Basquiat Still Defines Today’s Global Art M...

Jean-Michel Basquiat remains the benchmark for contemporary art in 2025, with record sales, cultural impact, and a market that continues to grow.

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.

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.

Louise Bourgeois, Blue Is The Color of Your Eyes, 2008 via elephant.art

Julian Ashford

Master Sculptors Who Painted and Painters Who S...

Discover artists who mastered both painting and sculpture, exploring how each medium shaped their creative vision and expanded their artistic language.

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.

Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise, 1872 via Smarthistory

Edward Gray

How Artists Across Centuries Captured the Weath...

From Turner’s storms to Sorolla’s sunlight, artists have captured weather as both subject and symbol, shaping mood, texture, and emotion in art.

David Hockney, Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait, 1977 via Artchive

Isabelle Fenwick

The Art History of Canvases and Frames in Painting

Explore how artists built their works, from cave walls to stretched linen, and how canvas types and frames shaped the evolution of painting styles.

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.