For students of the humanities…
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 history of maps is essential part of the study of the history of exploration. This article from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides a great introduction to the subject. link to Maps of Exploration and Settlement
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
It is a modern falacy that magic and science cannot coexist. In fact, many of the branches of science can trace their origins to the magical arts. This blog post from the Science Museum Group discusses the Renaissance connections between these two fields. link to From alchemy to astronomy: Practitioners of science and magic in… Continue reading Article: From alchemy to astronomy: Practitioners of science and magic in Renaissance Europe
Magic was an important part of human culture from antiquity. Renaissance Florence was no exception. This article from the University of Chicago provides a great introduction to the subject. link to Magic in Humanist Florence
If you are interested in the Crusades, then this article may be a good place to start. It provides a great description of many of the Crusades, and the sections of the article are hyperlinked to make it easier for interested scholars to find their way around. link to Crusades
Ancient buildings can have websites too. In this case, the Colosseum's website has a great description of Roman gladiators and how they fought. link to Ancient Roman Gladiators
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
Julius Caesar's war on Gaul brought him (and Rome) a great victory. This was significant for the history of both Rome as a whole and the region. This article from The Collector gives a good overview of that conflict. link to The Gallic Wars: How Julius Caesar Conquered Gaul (Modern France)
The Greco-Persian Wars helped to ensure that Western Civilization survived and thrived. This article effectively explains what the wars entailed. link to A Complete Timeline of the Greco-Persian Wars
The Jewish revolts against Rome are part of history that many people have forgotten. For those interested in this topic, however, Brigham Young University has put together a fairly comprehensive overview. link to The First Jewish Revolt against Rome
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
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