For students of the humanities…
The Amber Room was a masterpiece of Russian art and design. It is also at the heart of one of the enduring artistic mysteries of World War II as its ultimate fate remains unknown. This article from the Smithsonian discusses the room and what is known of its history. link to A Brief History of… Continue reading Article: A Brief History of the Amber Room
Realism as a movement in art began in the 19th Century. This article from Art in Context discusses that history and the art that made it great. link to Realism Art – A History of Realism and the Realism Art Movement
Sometimes the best way to study an artistic movement or period is the focus on the work of one author. That is what this article from the Journal of Historians of Netherlandish Art does as it focusses on the sublime and comedy in the works of Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hals. link to The Comedic… Continue reading Article: The Comedic Sublime-A Distinctly Dutch Baroque in the Work of Frans Hals
Are you interested in Dutch art from the Baroque period? If so, this article from Art in Context provides a great deal of information and examples of the subject. It's an interesting and informative read. link to Dutch Baroque – The Golden Age of Dutch Art
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood created some of the most interesting art of the Victorian era. They looked back to the past of art for their inspiration; and in doing so, changed art for the future. This series of articles from The Victorian Web provides a wide ranging discussion of their work and influence. link to Pre-Raphaelitism
The Italian Renaissance may well be the most significant art movement of all time. This website, put together in conjunction with Oxford University Press and the National Gallery of Art (in Britain) details the movement in a number of informative modules. link to Italian Renaissance Learning Resources
Art in Context is a website that focusses on the arts, and it tries to provide an idea of where that art is coming from and what it means. It's set up as an online encyclopedia and has a lot of resources on many periods of art and art history. link to Art in Context
PBS's Crash Course is a great resource, and now they have an Art History channel on YouTube. Check it out, and let me know what you think! link to Crash Course Art History Channel
Are you interested in the art of Dutch Baroque? If so, this article give a great introductory view at some of the best examples. link to Dutch Baroque Art
People have long studied the sky, and sometimes they are surprised and confused by what they say. The Medieval and Renaissance worlds are no exception to this. This article details several well documented incidents involving flying objects that have not been identified. link to The Mysterious 1561 Nuremberg Event ‘UFO Battle’
Even though it's not as famous as oil paint, tempera paint was a very popular medium in the Italian Renaissance. Traditionally made by combining egg with pigment, tempera is a bit more forgiving than watercolor, but much more delicate than oils. For this reason, it has been the medium of chose for many artistic masters… Continue reading Article: Italian Renaissance Art: Tempera Painting
Do you ever wonder how ancient Roman concrete buildings still look amazing, while our concrete sidewalks quickly crack? If so, then this article will help answer your questions. The Smithsonian talks about the innovations the Romans included that has allowed a number of their concrete structures to survive through to today. link to "Self Healing"… Continue reading Article: “Self Healing” Concrete May Have Preserved Ancient Roman Structures
This video from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston presents a fun take on the process the Greeks may have used in making red-figure pottery. If you're interested in pottery or ancient Greece, then you may find this both enjoyable and helpful. link to Figures in Red: Red-figure technique in ancient vase painting
Time can be unkind to art, and this was particularly apparent during World War II. Many amazing (and culturally significant) works of art were destroyed in a conflict that leveled cities and destroyed countless lives. Additionally, beyond horrific human cost, World War II was the largest art heist the world has ever seen. Although it… Continue reading Article: The True Story of the Monuments Men
Color is an essential part of art, and blue is a color that is both commonly used and important. In this article from Smithsonian Magazine, they discuss the discovery of the source of Cobalt Blue, as well as the creation of Prussian Blue. The development of these colors for artistic uses increased the variety of… Continue reading Article: Creating a Full Palette of Blues
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