Art

Beowulf and The Song of Roland both show their main characters dying. However, the philosophies surrounding each poem determine the mood of these warriors’ deaths.

Patrons, muses, and artists—take a look at six inspirational women in the history of art.

When Pope Julius II commissioned a rising artist to redecorate his living quarters, he changed the course of Italy’s High Renaissance.

Leon Battista Alberti’s book On Painting is the first known book on art theory, published in 1435. It heavily influenced all subsequent Renaissance art.

Composers throughout history have taken inspiration for their now-famous operas from the enchanting stories of ancient Greek mythology.

Today one of the world’s most recognizable artists, Frida Kahlo is a celebrated symbol of resilience and strength, especially for women and marginalized communities.

Still life has been a cornerstone of art history, evolving from meticulously detailed Baroque paintings to modern abstract interpretations.

The strangest colors in art history can be produced from gross and unsafe substances like cow urine, crushed bugs, or radioactive materials.