Discover the lives, legacies, and iconic works of artists that shape the world of expression, and left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history
At the turn of the 20th century, Giacomo Puccini became the leading Italian opera composer. Known for his dramatic stories, his operas moved audiences worldwide.
During this decade of economic depression and personal suffering, artists depicted the hard times and celebrated traditional American values.
The Art of Painting by Johannes Vermeer is a layered painting and one of only two known allegorical pictures by him.
In the 17th century, a debate erupted between the advocates of the drawn line (Poussin admirers) and the advocates of the power of color (Rubens admirers).
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?
An analysis of William Blake's artworks reveals an insight into his composition techniques.
Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific studies and his painting practice were mutually informative and acted together to constitute the mind of the archetypal “Renaissance man.”