Art History

August 20, 2023

Fall in Love With 8 of Art History’s Most Romantic Masterpieces

Throughout art history, the concept of love has attracted artists from all walks of life. Depicted in different kinds of styles and rendered in a myriad of mediums, the amorous concept continues to captivate viewers time and time again. While there are countless alluring examples of love in art, we've compiled a collection of eight pieces that stand out from the rest.

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August 13, 2023

Genius Mind of Leonardo da Vinci Is Now on Display in Largest Online Archive

Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519. Over the course of his life, the Italian Renaissance man proved his genius across multiple fields, including painting, drawing, inventing, and anatomy. His Codices in particular hold the internal workings of his mind. Spanning about 6,000 pages, these collected notes can now be explored through an online experience, aptly called Inside A Genius Mind, which was created by a fascinating collaboration of AI technology and human scholarship.

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August 2, 2023

16th-Century Pop-Up Book With Movable Parts Told Fortune and Horoscopes During the Renaissance

Astrology may seem frivolous to some today, but it figured heavily into world views during the Renaissance. The stars could have a powerful impact on one's life, including predicting your future. Among the prominent European astrologers was Leonhard Thurneisser, a physician, alchemist, and astrologer who employed his gifts in the court of a German prince.

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July 23, 2023

Exploring the Cutting-Edge History and Evolution of Collage Art

Throughout the 20th century, creatives across many movements, mediums, and styles began to explore the practice of collage art. The inventive and innovative approach to art attracted artists due to its one-of-a-kind aesthetic and unique, pieced-together process. Beginning in the modernist period and continuing into the contemporary art world, the collage art form has undergone a series of changes as more and more artists opt to explore it.

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