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After ascending to the throne in 1936, King George VI of Britain became a symbol of courage and national unity during World War II.
Chinoiserie and Rococo were two ornamental styles that gained a huge following in Europe during the 18th century. How were they different?
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.
What is the Sublime, and how does it relate to one of art history’s greatest baroque artists, Caravaggio?
Take a closer look at the portrait sculptures of Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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.