Artists

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

Discover five compositions that illustrate how Beethoven changed the course of music and opened new opportunities for those that followed.

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

In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.

Paul Delaroche is a French artist who created captivating history paintings to be exhibited at the Salon in Paris.

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.

Wellington’s Victory, Op. 91 is an oddity in Beethoven’s compositional career. It vastly differs from his other compositions. Discover a different side of Beethoven here.

The French artist ORLAN is a living monument to transhumanist thinking. She completely transformed her looks using plastic surgery and digital instruments.