June is the month for weddings. Celebrating this month, we have created a post that is dedicated to the different aspects of the wedding.
In the current day of widely accessible images on the internet, it’s easy to know what many corners of the United States look like,
The artist Marie Bracquemond (1840-1916) remains obscure though referred to in 1928 as one of the “les trois grandes dames” (the three great ladies)
During the Dutch Golden Age, flower painting was a niche industry. These still life scenes were sought after by the newly wealthy merchant class.
“Creativity takes courage,” the French artist Henri Matisse once declared. That certainly describes the experience of the American Neoclassical sculptor and feminist, Harriet Hosmer
Over 50 years ago, a man working in an art gallery asked art historian Linda Nochlin a question: “Why have there been no great
Like many Impressionists in the late 19th century, Mary Cassatt was deeply influenced by Japanese woodblock prints. Cassatt was one of the few professional
Once he was a lonely, moody young man trying to figure out his place in the world. This is the Picasso that lost himself
In 1887, Vincent van Gogh purchased a large number of Japanese prints. His goal was to sell them. This did not pan out. Instead,
Dynasty 18 (ca. 1550/1549 to 1292 BCE) of the New Kingdom marks the “Golden Age” of ancient Egypt. The Upper and Lower kingdoms were
Rebel, goddess, siren, provocateur, iconoclast–the Argentinian-Italian Surrealist Leonor Fini (1907-1996) defies categorization. She is considered one of the most important women artists of the
Vincent van Gogh (30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) is one of the most renowned Post-Impressionist painters in all of Western Art. The
Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933) was an American Impressionist painter and poet. After the emergence of Impressionism as an artistic style in France in the
Cartoonist, soldier, social worker, philosopher, these are just a few of the titles Romare Beardon held during his lifetime. We remember him best as
Many myths inspire works of art throughout history, and this blog will focus on Cupid. Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is a Neoclassical sculpture
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at one of the greatest painters of romantic love: Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Born in the southern French
Just before the turn of the Twentieth Century there was one name in American portraiture. It was John Singer Sargent. When Theodore Roosevelt hated
Modern-day Iraq and Iran have been inhabited by countless people-groups for thousands of years. Once called Mesopotamia, the Assyrian people esteem Lamassu as a
Wayne Thiebaud Wayne Thiebaud painted unabashedly American moments. Because his early works focused on food, he was placed into the Pop Art category. Thiebaud
https://youtu.be/hGCUvqKpqe0 Thank you Martin Luther King Jr. and all the others who painstakingly asked for equal rights for all. Without your work, our appreciation
Born Rembrant Harmenszoon van Rijn, the artistic genius we know simply as Rembrandt remains a household name centuries after the peak of his productivity
The life of French artist Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938) sounds like something from a movie script. Born to a single mother living in poverty, Valadon
It’s Christmastime, and a great time to look at the sacred art of the season. Modern Nativity scenes encompass everything: The Holy Family, a
During the autumn and winter months, a part of the festive decor is the cornucopia. This iconic object is associated with a plentiful bounty
We know Arcimboldo for his wry, and clever anthropomorphic paintings like “Four Seasons in One Head.” Unfortunately, art historians have struggled to place Arcimboldo,
Hannukah is the festival of lights and celebration of miracles, but it also commemorates some of Jerusalem’s military history. You can see some of
Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin (1699 – 1799) was a bit of an outlier in the French art world during his day. He came into his
As we think of Thanksgiving Traditions, we will take a look at German still life painter Abraham Mignon’s renditions of plenty. We will explore
Celebrate Thanksgiving with art! We’ve gathered five works of art relating to the holiday. Some are more well known, while others might be new.
At first, you might not be sure what you see when looking at this late Winslow Homer painting. Two ducks flying off kilter. The
The National Gallery of Art’s recently opened exhibition of Dutch Golden Age Art, “Clouds, Ice, and Bounty: The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Collection
One of the newer must see works at the National Gallery of Art, in Washington DC, is a fourteen foot tall ultramarine rooster. The
Dating all the way back to ancient civilizations such as Egyptian, Greek, and Anatolian mythology, we associate a lot of the key attributes of
Often the Halloween images that we find spooky, and scary come from the thoughts, and beliefs we wrestle with everyday. Think about skeletons, or
Come celebrate Halloween with a look at some of the spookiest paintings in the collection of the National Gallery of Art (NGA). For generations,
Vincent van Gogh was a prolific writer, it is estimated he wrote over 2,000 letters. Of these a little over 800 survive. These letters
Though he is better known for his sunflowers, Starry Night, and self-portraits, Dutch Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh also made several landscapes inspired by
Belle Époque Paris was enamored with the circus. At one point there were four permanent circuses in the city, several hippodromes, and other venues
Now that it is the middle of September, people of all ages begin to think seriously about education. In that vein, here are ten
With temperatures cooling and another school year beginning, it’s clear that fall is on its way again. Follow along as we explore how this
Here is our list of the top five museums in the United States with the best antiquities collections. 1. 1. The J. Paul Getty
Paul Cézanne saw the world through a unique lens, often colored by the landscapes of Provence. Ultimately the concepts Cézanne championed would lead Matisse
Our blog takes a look at one of the most popular Roman frescoes located at the villa of emperor Augustus’ wife, Livia Drusilla from
The Boating Party by Mary Cassatt Mary Cassatt was an outsider. She was both an American in France, and a female artist who did
Museums are filled with Ancient Egyptian artifacts of pharaohs from all over the world. Today, we will examine the Nefertiti Bust, and its complicated
It’s summer, and everyone wants to escape to the water, so let’s do a little traveling with the Pointillists. Waterscapes, and beaches were a
What’s more fun in the summer than going to the beach? Join us as we explore different artists’ visions of the beach, including Claude
The Annunciation is one of a handful of Bible stories where humans and angels come face to face. Like most of us, artists love
Here, we will be visiting Ancient Greece to explore the age-old debate of the Elgin Marbles, which refers to multiple Classical Greek marble sculptures
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, we’re focusing on the sculptor Daniel Chester French. Best known for the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the
For Pride Month, we’re looking at a widely recognized LGBTQ artist of the 19th century: Rosa Bonheur. Openly lesbian, she belonged to the Realism
California Impressionism was a regional offshoot of the French Impressionist movement. Unlike American Impressionism, that was known for indoor domestic scenes of women and
Before social media influencers, travel channels, and even National Geographic, there was Frederic Edwin Church. In the mid nineteenth century America had its first
“The Burghers of Calais,” is a large, well known public sculpture by the artist Auguste Rodin. The original casting was commissioned by the French
For those of use that frequent the National Gallery of Art you may have come across this sculpture sitting in front of the East
When viewing Chiura Obata prints and paintings you will find lush colors that create a sense of depth and feeling while the composition’s undeniable
Steven Young Lee’s broken ceramics are surprising with designs to make viewers think, not just about what they see, but about perfection, tradition, culture,
Brent Kee Young is an Asian American artist who is one of the top glass artists in the world. He teaches his craft as
“The Adoration of the Magi,” is a complex work that weaves together a sacred story, an Italian city, and an influential family narrative. It
Alma Thomas was 80 years old when she became the first African-American woman to exhibit solo at The Whitney Museum of American Art. It was
The Dutch experienced a Golden Age of art in the 17th century and it’s now well-known that Judith Leyster was a rare talent among
Emmi Whitehorse (b.1957) is a Native American abstract painter who creates meditative, layered abstract paintings evocative of nature and the artist’s cultural heritage. A
Mary Cassatt supported the Women’s Suffrage Movement through her art. As an early feminist activist and talented Impressionist artist, her accomplishments are many. We
Jack-in-the-Pulpit series by Georgia O’Keeffe still startles our imagination and even today we create our own interpretations that are superimposed onto the artist’s own
Here are our top women street artists picks for the month. This list encompasses women street artists from a diverse group. These bold women
Agnes E. Meyer was a free thinker, who often made her own way in the world. A rarity for a woman in the early
Artemisia Gentileschi, the renowned Italian Baroque painter. Considered one of the most accomplished artists of the 17th century, Artemisia still causes quite a stir
Street art has long been a male-dominated field. Graffiti artists, mural painters and public artists thrive on pushing boundaries and defying expectations, but when
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve decided to take a historic look at women artists doing incredible things prior to the Industrial Revolution.
Black History Month is about community and culture, and Cincinnati residents are honoring both by creating street art featuring Cincinnati-based Black icons. Local nonprofit
You may have heard of art therapy and wondered, how do artists use art therapy? Time and again we’re convinced that we find certain
Ernst Ludwig Kircher (1880-1938) was a German artist and printmaker, famous for founding the artists’ group Die Brücke (“The Bridge”), which was influential in
To celebrate Black History Month and to gear up for Women’s History Month in March, we’re taking you through the life of Augusta Savage
“The Tuskegee Airmen: They Met the Challenge.” Black Historic Murals as are more than just Street art and graffiti. They capture a unique perspective
Whether you’re a hopeless romantic on Valentine’s Day or you see it as a fake holiday, chances are you have someone in your life
On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States with Kamala Harris becoming is
Art connects us all and can be pivotal in creating hope on even the darkest days. A prime example is found in “Winter Games
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made the first of his now-famous fireside chats on March 12, 1933. It was the first day of the banking
The FDR Memorial in Washington, DC spreads across seven and a half acres in West Potomac Park and opened in 1997. It explores 12
Aerial Photography Viewpoint of Ballet Ballet has been admired on stage for centuries as an elegant and graceful form of storytelling, from The Nutcracker
A Mythological painting by great Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn that shares a story about Philemon and Baucis, in 1658. Even so, the picture has more the atmosphere
Almond Blossoms 1890 Van Gogh Museum In the mid 19th century, trade began to open up between Western Europe and the United States with
https://youtu.be/wdASHuj9NVA The Angel has been a fixture in sacred art for as long as we can guess. Here is a look at a contemporary
Arshile Gorky 1904-1948 was an Armenian, later naturalized American, artist. He was born Vosdanig Adoian in the Armenian province of Van on the eastern
https://youtu.be/jeBb1Kh02yk What to expect when visiting the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Follow these tips and guide lines and you will have a
More Fun Facts You Should Know Picking up from where we left off with the previous post about Vincent van Gogh Five Things to
Who is Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh made a profound mark on the art world. His work lives far beyond his lifetime and
https://youtu.be/yAZgWXWGgwE Washington, DC Street Art Scenes from Our Murals Street Art Tour Doing a comparison of Street Art and Fine Art one would assume
https://youtu.be/Zm40zqUp1Tk We’ve got a solution for you, though. Or, a respite at least. A dreamy (and virtual) stroll through French Impressionism and its many
Hidden Eden at the Hirshhorn Museum Across from the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is another sculpture garden full of wonders. If one
Your Journey into Deep Time is a great experience. The Smithsonian has taken old family favorites and refreshed it into a great experience. If
On view June 7, 2019 to October 14, 2019 At first glance you would think that this exhibit would appeal to only those that
On view June 2 to August 18, 2019 What to Expect to See The Entrance At the entrance to this exhibit you are introduced
Examing the Impact of the Vietnam War on American Art The art of this exhibit is commenting on certain political and policy issues and
The Empresses of China that lived in the Forbidden City is a historic topic that wasn’t well know to me. I am glad that
Here are ten tips to surviving our month-long Passport DC 2019. I attended this festival to learn what to expect, and how to approach
Earth Day has gardens upon gardens that offer up special Earth Day activities for the families. But the real deal to getting a great
Finding Inspiration, Rivalry and Artistic Evolution At the Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Paintings exhibit at the National Gallery of Art put together a great exhibit