From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
An analysis of William Blake's artworks reveals an insight into his composition techniques.
Every museum has a collection of works that are considered highlights or must-sees. Here are Rijksmuseum’s.
The Russian writer Nikolay Gogol is best known for satirizing Russian government officials. Nevertheless, Gogol insisted he was a political conservative who supported the monarchy.
Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific studies and his painting practice were mutually informative and acted together to constitute the mind of the archetypal “Renaissance man.”
While painting the rooms of the Vatican Palace, Raphael incorporated portraits of the most influential artists of his time, including Michelangelo, Leonardo, and himself.
Despite its current status, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa became a hit only a little more than a century ago.
From haunted houses to vampires and doubles, from well-known spine-tinglers to more forgotten fare, the Gothic genre will never die.
Rembrandt Bugatti was an Impressionist sculptor known for empathetic and detailed depictions of animals.