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From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais were among the most important figures of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
From royal origins to radical protests, discover how the Venice Biennale became the art world’s most powerful and prestigious stage.
An exploratory dive into the art of the Golden Dutch Age and its connection with protestant values.
In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, we see the imagery of nature used both to set a tone and as symbols of its character’s struggles and dispositions.
Over 500 years later, one of the most iconic images of the Italian Renaissance still has plenty of stories to tell.
Patrons, muses, and artists—take a look at six inspirational women in the history of art.
Leon Battista Alberti’s book On Painting is the first known book on art theory, published in 1435. It heavily influenced all subsequent Renaissance art.
Skip the Inca crowds and head north instead, where ancient temples, royal tombs, and hidden ruins reveal the fascinating heritage of Peru’s lesser-known Moche civilization.