From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Now one of the most influential works of Gothic literature, Dracula was created after extensive research and a lot of inspiration by Bram Stoker.
Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings were not just preparatory studies for his painted work, but extensions of his scholarly and scientific practices.
Japanese literature is rich and complex, with a unique style that endears it to many literary enthusiasts.
Think 18th-century feminism must be outdated? Think again—there is still so much to learn from the life and writing of Mary Wollstonecraft.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti greatly influenced William Morris, who later led the influential Arts and Crafts Movement.
Sir Walter Scott’s (1771–1832) lasting legacy as a pioneer of historical fiction was founded on the range of rich historical novels he created covering diverse subjects from Scottish clan politics to medieval chivalric tales.
Embroidery was unfairly dismissed as a women’s hobby for centuries before becoming one of the trendiest mediums of contemporary art.
How did Flemish master Pieter Bruegel the Younger show the changing of the seasons in his art?