The must-know Monet paintings explained: themes, breakthroughs, and the viewing cues that reveal his style.
What was Wagnerism, the trend in late-19th-century music, art, literature, and more, spawned by Richard Wagner’s music dramas?
The Bible story of a daring young woman (Salome) demanding the head of John the Baptist has influenced poets, playwrights, painters, composers, and even dancers.
How much did the English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner respect the classical tradition in art?
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is considered the bridge between the Classical and Romantic eras in music. Although he was never financially rich, he left a rich musical history.
Mariam Ghani is an Afghan-American artist. Take a look at seven places she takes us to through her video artworks.
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.
