From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Across 250 years, five essential works show Lucifer in art beyond the beast, from gleaming seraph to chained rebel.
Discover some essential quotes by one of English literature's best-loved authors: Jane Austen.
The architectural style of Soviet Brutalism was remarkably diverse, multifunctional, and intimidating. Here are 9 iconic buildings from the former Soviet Union.
Rooted in Byzantine art, Orthodox iconography flourished in numerous regions of the eastern Mediterranean and into Russia over the centuries.
In the 17th century, a debate erupted between the advocates of the drawn line (Poussin admirers) and the advocates of the power of color (Rubens admirers).
A triptych is an artwork comprising three panels joined, traditionally, by hinges. In the medieval period, triptychs were religious objects.
Some famous artists refer to anatomy to explore the hidden desires and fears of the human mind, and others highlight social and political issues.
Several of Rembrandt’s paintings illustrated the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, perhaps due to the painter’s personal connection to the story.