Eerie Paintings of Franz Sedlacek
Franz Sedlacek is one of the most important Austrian painters of the interwar period. His paintings portray the darkness, oppressiveness, and...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2024
Symbolism
Masterpiece Story: The Climax by Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley’s legacy endures, etched into the contours of the Art Nouveau movement. His distinctive style, marked by grotesque imagery and...
Lisa Scalone 27 October 2024
Edvard Munch’s Vampire: A Scary Femme Fatale or a Tender Lover?
Like The Scream or Madonna, Vampire is one of Edvard Munch’s most famous artworks. But what if we view it as something more than a folklore...
Guest Profile 14 October 2024
5 Facts That Will Help You Understand Symbolism
Symbolism as a term can be confusing. Usually grouped with the other Post-Impressionist movements, Symbolism emerged at just about the same time as...
Zuzanna Stańska 3 October 2024
The Art and Spirituality of Nicholas Roerich
Nicholas Roerich, a prominent member of the early 20th-century art world, was distinguished by his unique artistic style and profound spiritual...
Maya M. Tola 3 October 2024
Dive into the World of Fairy Tales with Čiurlionis
Wouldn’t it be nice to immerse yourself in a fairy tale? Hike among the heroes, fight monsters, visit enchanted lands… It would be a nice break...
Guest Profile 3 October 2024
Les Nabis 101
“Nabis” in Hebrew means “prophets.” In the Fall of 1888, a group of students at the Parisian Académie Julian disappointed with the strict...
Magda Michalska 3 October 2024
Léon Spilliaert: Symbolism and Longing in His Art
A literary fan of Edgar Allan Poe with a Symbolist approach to painting, Léon Spilliaert thrives in the disenchantment, emotion, and decadence that...
Yasmin Ozkan 3 October 2024
What Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? Take the Frida Quiz!
Kate Wojtczak 28 September 2024
Mythological Femmes Fatales in Mysterious Symbolist Paintings
Symbolism developed in the 19th century. It began as a literary movement but quickly moved into other art forms. Symbolist painters rejected the...
Anastasia Manioudaki 19 September 2024
Ferdinand Hodler – The Painter Who Revolutionized Swiss Art
Ferdinand Hodler was one of the principal figures of 19th-century Swiss painting. Hodler worked in many styles during his life. Over the course of...
Louisa Mahoney 25 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird by Frida Kahlo
The story of Frida Kahlo is narrated through her artworks. She left an indelible mark on the art world with her emotionally charged and...
Celia Leiva Otto 30 June 2024
