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
Richard Wagner was one of the greatest composers of the Romantic Era. He strove for a total synthesis of the arts, known as a Gesamtkunstwerk.
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.
The Oath of the Horatii is the culmination of a century of aesthetic and Roman moral theory. Here, heroic virtue is counterpoised by another ethic.
Andrea Mantegna was an intellectual artist who coded philosophical and religious concepts into his painted compositions showing ancient temples and Christian saints.
Discover how Beethoven broke with Classical Era expectations while revolutionizing the symphony, forging an alternative path for the form.
Van Gogh undoubtedly had a love affair with sunflowers. These are some of his artworks featuring his favorite flowers.
Henri Rousseau lived in his imaginary jungle, never leaving France. Dive into 8 dreamlike paintings by this self-taught artist.