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From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, we see the imagery of nature used both to set a tone and as symbols of its character’s struggles and dispositions.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Cubist artists revolutionized modern painting and changed the history of art forever. Discover its most famous artists.
Over 500 years later, one of the most iconic images of the Italian Renaissance still has plenty of stories to tell.
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.
When Pope Julius II commissioned a rising artist to redecorate his living quarters, he changed the course of Italy’s High Renaissance.
Skip the Inca crowds and head north instead, where ancient temples, royal tombs, and hidden ruins reveal the fascinating heritage of Peru’s lesser-known Moche civilization.
What happened in Francisco Goya’s life led to his creation of his 14 disturbing black paintings on the walls of his private home?
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.