Roman Paintings: Exploring the Different Paintings of Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman art was once considered a mere copy of Greek art. However, recent reanalyses of Roman sculptures and paintings have shown how eclectically influenced they w...
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The MET Marvels: 20 Iconic Pieces in the Heart of NYC
Living in New York City is great because I can go to top-notch museums anytime. I've been to the Met over 40 times this year, and there's still much more to see. The Met...
10 Most Prominent Nativity Paintings
Art trends in Europe and the Western World have a powerful connection to Christianity. Since the time of the Italian Renaissance, artists have painted about Christmas. It...
The Spirit of Romanticism: The Best Paintings from a Passionate Period
In the latter part of the 19th century, Europe witnessed the rise of Romantic fervor. Originating as a counter-response to the Classical and Neoclassical waves, Romantici...
The Golden Age of Drama: 15 Signature Paintings of Baroque Art
The 17th century saw the decline of the Renaissance style and the Mannerist art movements. A new movement was born, characterized by drama and grandeur. The Baroque Perio...
Timeless Elegance of China Finds Its Reflection in These 10 Famous Chinese Artworks
China has a continuous history of thousands of years. China is one of the world's most unique cultures. Over many centuries, Chinese painters have depicted landscapes and...