For students of the humanities…
Romanticism, that celebration of emotion and indiviualism, is detailed in this article from The Art Story. In addition to providing a good background, the article also gives a number of examples and examplains why they deserve to be associated with the Romantic movement. link to Romanticism Movement Overview
If you are interested in the Harlem Renaissance, you may find this resource helpful. This article from Google Arts & Culture gives only a short overview of the movement, but it also provides numerous examples of the art from this important period of art history. link to Harlem Renaissance
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
Romanticism is a period of art which valued things like emotion and nature over technical precision. The works that resulted were some of the art world's most amazing. This essay from The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides a foundation for study. link to Romanticism
French Gothic architecture (as well as the variations which followed) is proof that the people of the Middle Ages were capable of amazing things. The Gothic style allowed architects to build to untold heights and to accomodate thousands of people within a single structure. This article from the Victoria and Albert museum provides an interesting… Continue reading Article: The Gothic style – an introduction
France's Chartes Cathedral is thought by many to be the most beautiful of the French Gothic Cathedrals. Known for its amazingly detailed sculptures and impressive stained glass, it is certainly an excellent example of the form. This article from UNESCO provides more information and images. link to Chartes Cathedral
Are you interested in the Harlem Renaissance? If so, this article from the National Museum of African American History & Culture is a solid place to start. link to A New African American Identity: The Harlem Renaissance
Disease can have a drastic affect on societies and their art. In fact, art depicting plagues has been a constant throughout history. In this article from the BBC in 2020, the author discussses the art of plagues from the Black Death to the 21st Century. link to What plague art tells us about today
Some works of art are meant to remain unfinished. Such was the intent behind Keith Haring's Unfinished Painting (1989). The artists intended it's unfinished nature to be a statement on the AIDS epidemic, but now someone has used AI to finish it. Is this unethical and disrespectful of the artist? This article from Smithsonian Magazine… Continue reading Article: A.I. ‘Completes’ Keith Haring’s Intentionally Unfinished Painting
The place of technology within the art world can be controversial, and this article from Smithsonian addresses that. Specifically, this article deals with whether or not robots should be used to create sculpture, and whether or not great artists, such as Michelangelo, would have used this particular artistic tool. link to Can Robots Replace Michelangelo?
One of the unfotunate realities of contemporary art history is the terrible toll that Nazi Germany and World War II took on Jewish artists and art owners. So, many people were killed, and so many lives were irreperably changed. As part of their reign of terror, the Nazis stole art from many families (often killing them in… Continue reading Article: Court Rules Against Returning Nazi-Looted Pissarro Painting to Jewish Family
The Middle Ages may be long over, but that doesn't mean we aren't still discovering new things about that period. In this article from Smithsonian Magazine, the author explains new discoveries about both the Middle Ages and Ancien Rome that have been made during excavations at Exeter Cathedral in England. link to Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English… Continue reading Article: Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English Cathedral’s Hidden Medieval Crypt
Art theft is a serious problem, and many stolen treasures are lost forever (either sold to disreputable private collectors or destroyed). However, this article details an exception--a museum that was able to recover a stolen altarpiece. link to U.K. Museum Recovers 15th-Century Altar Panel Almost 50 Years After It Was Stolen
It can be very interesting when you find out that someone familar has more talents than you knew. This article from My Modern Met highlights one such case: actor Pierce Brosnan's painting hobby and the exhibition of his work. link to Actor Pierce Brosnan Debuts His First Solo Exhibition of His Deeply Personal Paintings
Can you embrace a new trend while respecting tradition? This article from My Modern Met showcases women in Japan who may have found a way to honor the old and the new. Some brides in Japan have begun to temporarily alter kimonos into beautiful wedding dresses. The best part is that the kimonos they use… Continue reading Article: Brides in Japan are Turning Their Long-Sleeve Kimonos Into Stunning Wedding Dresses
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