Liana is an art historian, currently working as an editor and copywriter, who loves writing about art in her free time. With a BA in Culture and Art from the New Bulgarian University and a PGCert in Collecting and Provenance from the University of Glasgow, she is passionate about art history, iconography, and literature. She loves books, exploring museums and old towns, creative writing, and traveling.
Areas of Expertise
Why Veronese’s “Wedding at Cana” Is More Than Just a Biblical Painting
Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana was created for one of Venice’s most influential monasteries. It reflects the scale of political sophistication of the Venetian Republic.
5 Alluring Female Portraits Painted by Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt’s female portraits are fascinatingly complex, despite being painted at a time when portraiture focused on highlighting the sitter’s status.
How Did Geographical Discoveries Shape Johannes Vermeer’s Artworks?
Johannes Vermeer was a renowned Dutch artist during the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by increased geographical knowledge, trade, and prosperity.
What Is the Story Behind Van Gogh’s “Café Terrace at Night”?
Van Gogh painted Café Terrace at Night in 1888. Calming and stirring, it mirrors the struggles and inspirations during a momentous year in his life.
What Is Provenance & Why Is It Important for Someone Buying Art?
Market value and establishing authenticity depend on uncovering an artwork’s past, which requires skilled provenance research.
What’s So Special About The Thinker by Auguste Rodin?
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin is one of his most famous sculptures. Planned as part of a larger project, it has inspired numerous copies.
What Inspired Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog?
Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich is one of the most recognizable symbols of Romanticism.