He forged paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Henricus Antonius “Han” van...
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How photography was utilized. By Dr. Hilary Whitham SánchezAssistant Professor of Art HistoryPurchase College Introduction On the...
The “lifestyle” genre between 1500 and 1570. Introduction “Painting is used in the service of the church...
The ancient curse might be deliberate, inflicted, or accidental. Introduction On a visit to Iran in the...
Its popularity in visual art coincides with the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade. By Dr. Letha...
We often might not realize it, but photography is one of the most powerful tools in our...
The civilization attained a high level of technical sophistication. Introduction An intricate statue, carved out of steatite...
The world in the middle of a circular pool with figures personifying four major rivers from around...
Carving axes, also known as carving hatchets or carving adzes, are powerful tools that can bring a...
The development of these works progressed through a number of eras. Introduction Ancient Mesopotamian art and architectural...
In order to make the moais walk, they used three ropes tied to the neck of the...
Herders carved names, slogans, nude silhouettes, and more into the trees around them during lonely seasons in...
The painter used a series of special techniques to illustrate a compelling narrative of death and rebirth....
The surprising history of the smile—or lack of it—in early photographs. It’s a question we get asked...
The history of photography began with the discovery of two critical principles. Introduction The history of photography began with the...
What happened to privacy when Americans gained easy access to cameras in the Gilded Age? In 1904,...
From the 1630s to 1650, following the arrival of French settlers, the Wendat Confederacy faced a number...
Indigenous peoples across diverse landscapes and regions wove intricate stories of survival and spirituality into their pottery...
Officials hired Indian artists to document their experiences, who have come to be known as “Company” painters....
Certain artworks stand out as pillars of cultural and historical significance in the lush landscape of the...
A subtle hybrid born of ancient Chinese manufacturing skills and a Western desire for the exotic. Introduction...
Did British people understand specific types of luxury goods as distinctly different from widely traded Asian commodities?...
Crowns have been used for millennia as a symbol of power, rank, and distinction. Introduction Crowns have...
Australia’s distinctive flora and wildlife have been a rich source of inspiration in the ever changing field...
There was a desire for the continuity of the Roman decorative tradition and of the prestige attached...
These works enable us to understand the diverse types of labor that Roman women performed. Introduction In...
The bestiary has been serially reinvented in more recent times, not least by writers and artists from...
The role that reproduction — photographic, biological — plays in her oeuvre. By Stassa EdwardsFeatures Writer and...
The photograph soon found itself at the core of a nationwide debate over questions of propriety and...
The sculpture consisted of life-sized representations of peasants paying rent to a ruthless landlord. By Dr. Madeline...