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
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).
What is the sublime? How can we define it? And how does it pertain to Gian Lorenzo Bernini?
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.
During the Counter-Reformation, Rome’s urban landscape was reshaped, igniting an architectural rivalry between Bernini’s theatrical approach to design and Borromini’s symbolic use of geometry.
Take a closer look at the portrait sculptures of Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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.”
William Hogarth published a series of satirical engravings ridiculing the existing morals and warning young men and women against destructive life choices.
From the Dutch Golden Age to Modernism, there were many great Dutch artists who greatly contributed to the world of art.