• Palacio Nacional, Mexico City: Exploration

    The facade is bordered on the north and south by two towers and includes three main door ways, each of which lead to a different part of the building. The southern door…

  • Tonalism: The Dreamlike Art That Transformed Painting

    Tonalism: The Dreamlike Art That Transformed Painting

    Tonalism was a revolutionary art movement that emerged in the United States during the late 19th century, bringing a new, atmospheric approach to landscape painting. Unlike the bright, energetic brushstrokes of Impressionism,…

  • Mexican Wrestling Meets the Day of The Dead

    The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends…

  • Biography: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

    Biography: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

    Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898), was a French painter known for his significant contributions to the Symbolist and mural painting movements of the 19th century. Puvis de Chavannes was not only a…

  • Biography: Paul César Helleu

    Biography: Paul César Helleu

    Paul César Helleu (1859–1927) was a French painter and engraver best known for his elegant and stylish portraits, particularly those of high society figures and members of European aristocracy. He was born…

  • Love Story: Lucian Freud and Kitty Garman

    Lucian Freud, a titan in the world of painting, is often celebrated for his intense, often unsettling portraits that capture the raw essence of his subjects. Yet, behind his groundbreaking work lies…

  • Biography: Ramon Casas

    Biography: Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866-1932) was a Catalan painter, illustrator, and poster designer, widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Spain.…

  • Biography: Ignacio Zuloaga

    Biography: Ignacio Zuloaga

    Ignacio Zuloaga (July 26, 1870 – October 31, 1945) was a Spanish painter known for his works depicting Spanish landscapes, people, and customs. His art was deeply rooted in Spanish culture, and…

  • Biography: John George Brown

    Biography: John George Brown

    John George Brown (1831-1913) was a British-American painter known for his charming and sentimental depictions of street urchins and other genre scenes from everyday life in New York City during the late…

  • Biography: René Lalique

    Biography: René Lalique

    René Lalique (April 6, 1860 – May 5, 1945) was a renowned French artist and designer known primarily for his exquisite work in the field of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry,…

  • Biography: John Bauer

    Biography: John Bauer

    When we think of fairy tales, images of enchanted forests, mythical creatures, and magical realms often dance in our minds. But for many, these visions have a distinct style and charm that…