Charlotte Davis
Charlotte is a contributing writer from Portland, Oregon now based in London, England. I’m an art historian with extensive knowledge in art history, classics, ancient art and archaeology.
Articles by Charlotte Davis
Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman CopiesA complete timeline for the evolution of ancient Greek sculpture from Minoan and Mycenean precursors to Roman copies. A grand tour of Greek sculpture.
Ancient Greek Art and Architecture: An Evolving TimelineThis article briefly overviews the evolution of ancient Greek art and architectural trends from the Minoans to the Hellenistic period.
This article briefly overviews the evolution of ancient Greek art and architectural trends from the Minoans to the Hellenistic period.
Cleopatra: Her Death, Appearance, and Myths UncoveredCleopatra is one of the most famous and mysterious women in history. Discover facts you may not know about the legendary Egyptian queen.
Cleopatra is one of the most famous and mysterious women in history. Discover facts you may not know about the legendary Egyptian queen.
Frida Kahlo: 6 Facts About Her Life, Art, & LegacyFrida Kahlo’s life was filled with activism, personal struggles, and artistic genius. Here are 6 fascinating facts you might not know about the Mexican painter.
Frida Kahlo’s life was filled with activism, personal struggles, and artistic genius. Here are 6 fascinating facts you might not know about the Mexican painter.
Expressionism: 12 Iconic Paintings & Their ArtistsExpressionism used broad brush strokes, bright colors, and abstract styles to express rather than depict reality.
Expressionism used broad brush strokes, bright colors, and abstract styles to express rather than depict reality.
Dadaism: 12 Iconic Artworks From The Dada Art MovementThe Dada period rebelled against the dominant political and cultural narrative. Here are major Dadaist paintings, sculptures, and collages.
Jean Cocteau: A Complete Insight (Bio & Art)8 Things to know about Jean Cocteau, a man with many hats. He was a filmmaker, cinematographer, director, poet, and illustrator who played an influential role in the Surrealist movement
8 Things to know about Jean Cocteau, a man with many hats. He was a filmmaker, cinematographer, director, poet, and illustrator who played an influential role in the Surrealist movement
Are you Conditioned? Behaviorism’s Greatest Experiments ExplainedA mouse is taught to push a button to receive food. A dog begins to salivate at the sound of its dinner bell. These are the principles of behaviorism in action.
American Writers in Paris: Gertrude Stein & Ernest HemingwayAs members of ‘the Lost Generation,’ Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway both emigrated to Paris at the beginning of the 20th century to write, each developing their own unique style.
As members of ‘the Lost Generation,’ Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway both emigrated to Paris at the beginning of the 20th century to write, each developing their own unique style.
Ancient Egyptian Scarabs: 10 Curated Facts to KnowA closer look into one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent symbols of death, birth and rebirth. Here are 10 facts about the ancient Egyptian scarab beetle.
10 Facts About Michelangelo’s DavidFacts you may not have known about David, Michelangelo’s masterpiece and one of the most famous monumental sculptures ever created.
Facts you may not have known about David, Michelangelo’s masterpiece and one of the most famous monumental sculptures ever created.
The Top 30 Art Movements In Western History: Characteristics And StylesFrom ancient to modern art, western art history has a long and varied background. Take a look at some of the defining art movements of the past 3000 years.
From ancient to modern art, western art history has a long and varied background. Take a look at some of the defining art movements of the past 3000 years.