From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
The Grand Guignol plays were short yet subversive and revolutionary, using violence as an expressive tool.
One of the most extensively studied old masters, works by Rembrandt are notoriously difficult to attribute and authenticate.
The institutional theory holds that pieces we call art are artifacts of a kind, created to be presented to the public.
Museum walls shape viewers’ perception through the art of display, building context and prioritizing certain artworks over others.
Chinoiserie and Rococo were two ornamental styles that gained a huge following in Europe during the 18th century. How were they different?
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?
Both a basilica and a cathedral are churches, but what’s the difference between the two, and how can you spot it?