From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
What is the sublime? How can we define it? And how does it pertain to Gian Lorenzo Bernini?
A triptych is an artwork comprising three panels joined, traditionally, by hinges. In the medieval period, triptychs were religious objects.
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.
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.
Chinoiserie and Rococo were two ornamental styles that gained a huge following in Europe during the 18th century. How were they different?