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
When most people think of the Renaissance, magic is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. It is important to remember, however, that the Renaissance overlaps with the Middle Ages--where magic was definitely present in the culture. This article from the Guardian discusses the presence of magic in the art of the Renaissance.… Continue reading Article: A curse on all your paintings: the secret magic of Renaissance art
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
Mesopotamia gave civilization many of its firsts. It is the foundation of many of the things that people consider essential today. This article from the History Channel goes through many aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, and is a great place for any interested scholar to begin their study. link to Mesopotamia
The importance of Roman architecture cannot be overstated. This article from Architectural Digest gives a lot of great information about various aspects of this essential architecture. link to Roman Architecture: Everything You Need to Know
The art and architecture of Rome has been instrumental in the development of Western Art. This article by Oxford Art Online does a great job giving an overview of the art and architecture of Rome and what made it great. link to Roman Art and Architecture
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
Nineteenth Century Realism presents an interested style of art to study. This article from The Art Story gives a lot of great background information to help scholars get started. link to Realism
As a reaction to many thing happening in the 19th Century (including the industrial revolution, the popularization of the camera, Romanticism, etc.) some artists sought a more realistic path. These advocates of Realism popularlized a new kind of art that projected truths that might either compete directly with the camera or actually exceed what the… Continue reading Article: Nineteenth Century French Realism
The contributions of Dutch Baroque artists are impressive. This article from Art in Context gives a great overview the period and its intricacies. link to Dutch Baroque – The Golden Age of Dutch Art
This article from State of the Arts NYC, give a great overview of the Mexican influence in the Harlem Renaissance. This is often ignored, so it's good to see the attention it's getting. link to MEXICAN INFLUENCE ON THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
For those interested in the Harlem Renaissance, this article gives a look into Puerto Rican influences in that movement. It gives a good overview of the Puerta Rican perspective. link to The Puerto Rican Harlem Renaissance
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