From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Who was William Wordsworth, and what made his poetry so revolutionary? Read about the life and works of this major Romantic poet.
Roman art drew heavily from Greek ideals, blending realism with idealism in sculptures to express power, intellect, and cultural sophistication.
The Art of Painting by Johannes Vermeer is a layered painting and one of only two known allegorical pictures by him.
The Counter-Reformation is the response of the Catholic Church against the accusations that the Reformation raised against it.
What are the most important lessons that today’s Americans can learn from their greatest poet of the 19th century, Walt Whitman?
Siblings Christina and Dante Gabriel Rossetti shared similar approaches to their respective art forms of painting and poetry, leaving an indelible impact on Pre-Raphaelite art.
From Plato to Nietzsche, these are five philosophers’ views on physical exercise and how the body shapes discipline, balance, and the good life.
Chumash Painted Cave in California serves as a time capsule for Native American cultural traditions with colorful images painted by Chumash shamans.