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Discover the lives, legacies, and iconic works of artists that shape the world of expression, and left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history

Understanding Philip Glass in 5 Compositions
Understanding Philip Glass in 5 Compositions

Delve into five compositions spanning Philip Glass’s compositional career to understand how the avant-garde minimalist master changed the musical landscape.

6 Fascinating Facts About Niki de Saint Phalle
6 Fascinating Facts About Niki de Saint Phalle

Niki de Saint Phalle was a twentieth-century French-American artist known as one of the few female sculptors who worked on a monumental scale.

The Shocking Truth About Salvador Dali
The Shocking Truth About Salvador Dali

The eccentricities of Salvador Dali’s characters were legendary and notorious, and they still present a challenge for both art lovers and professionals.

Baroque Music: Contrast and Drama
Baroque Music: Contrast and Drama

Instrumental music gained prominence over its vocal counterpart, leaving the Renaissance behind. “Drama” and “contrast” are the two key phrases that summarize Baroque music.

Goryeo Celadon: The Famed Ceramics of Medieval Korean Art
Goryeo Celadon: The Famed Ceramics of Medieval Korean Art

How did the development of celadon in Korean art encapsulate a huge shift in art and society during the Goryeo Period?

Paul Cezanne’s Metaphysical Paintings in 3 Works: A Failed Synthesis?
Paul Cezanne’s Metaphysical Paintings in 3 Works: A Failed Synthesis?

The late painting of Paul Cézanne sought to portray nature and the phenomena of the physical world as directly as possible through looking and working.

The Mystery of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved: 6 Possible Candidates
The Mystery of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved: 6 Possible Candidates

Discover a love letter filled with passion and heartache; 200 years later, Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved may have been identified…

John Bauer: The Swedish Master of Fairy Tale Art (Bio, Art & Facts)
John Bauer: The Swedish Master of Fairy Tale Art (Bio, Art & Facts)

John Bauer’s illustrations are a breathtaking example of Swedish folklore art of the early 20th century. They are whimsically beautiful and marked by tragedy.