From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Jean Baudrillard’s America went in search of “astral America,” its deserts, highways, empty spaces, and crowded, lonely streets. What did he find there?
Some famous artists refer to anatomy to explore the hidden desires and fears of the human mind, and others highlight social and political issues.
Several of Rembrandt’s paintings illustrated the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, perhaps due to the painter’s personal connection to the story.
The Grand Guignol plays were short yet subversive and revolutionary, using violence as an expressive tool.
The institutional theory holds that pieces we call art are artifacts of a kind, created to be presented to the public.
After ascending to the throne in 1936, King George VI of Britain became a symbol of courage and national unity during World War II.
Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's beloved sister, shocked high society by posing nude for sculptor Antonio Canova, cementing her status as a pioneering fashion icon.
A focused guide to Frédéric Chopin’s compositions, explaining his melodic style, genre experiments, Gothic harmonies, and why his piano works still define Romantic music.