The Birth of Impressionism: Challenging Academic Conventions
Why 19th Century Art Needed a Shakeup In 19th century France, the Académie des Beaux Arts dictated nearly every aspect of what could and couldn’t
Baroque vs. Rococo: Contrasting Elaborate Styles in European Art
Setting the Scene: Europe in Transformation The 17th and 18th centuries were anything but quiet for Europe. This was an age defined by extremes religious
The Legacy of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Concepts
Kusama’s Place in Contemporary Art From Post War Japan to Global Recognition Yayoi Kusama’s journey into the art world began in Matsumoto, Japan, in the
How Hieronymus Bosch Redefined Surrealism Before Its Time
Bosch’s Vision, Centuries Ahead Hieronymus Bosch was born in the 15th century, but his imagination didn’t seem bound by the world he lived in. At
The Many Faces of Picasso: Phases of a Revolutionary Artist
The Formative Years (1881 1901) Born in Málaga in 1881, Pablo Picasso grew up with a pencil in hand and a father who knew what
Why Frida Kahlo’s Paintings Continue to Resonate Today
The Power of Personal Narrative Frida Kahlo didn’t separate her art from her life she painted it all. Pain became pigment. Identity became canvas. Her
How Velázquez Achieved Depth and Texture in His Paintings
Interactive Art Installations You Can’t Miss This Year
