Art History

November 6, 2022

Get to Know Grant Wood, the Artist Behind the Painting ‘American Gothic’

The 20th century marked a time of great artistic growth in the United States. One of the most famous paintings to emerge from this era is Grant Wood's American Gothic. Featuring a stoic depiction of a farmer and his daughter, this detailed portrait has pervaded pop culture in numerous ways since its original debut in 1930. And while many are familiar with this iconic work of art, less is known about its creator.

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October 30, 2022

Who Was Hieronymus Bosch? Learn More About the Artist Behind ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’

There are some artists whose work is so powerful and so recognizable that their importance in history cannot be understated. Hieronymus Bosch is one of those artists. Known for his unique vision, bizarre characters, and outlandish hellscapes, he was a leading figure in late 15th- and early 16th-century art and has had a lasting influence that's trickled down to other artists for centuries.

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October 17, 2022

Textile Art: How an Ancient Practice Continues To Reinvent Itself

We come into contact with textile art every day. From the clothes we wear to the objects that decorate our home, it's an art that can be simultaneously beautiful and useful. But it should come as no surprise that this field occupies these two categories. At the beginning of its long history, textiles were seen as a utility rather than something that serves no discernible function aside from aesthetics.

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September 30, 2022

Palestinian Farmer Discovers an Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Under His Olive Grove

Ancient mosaics turn up in surprising places. From urban London to a New York City coffee table to Italian vineyards and English fields, mosaics are unearthed across the world. The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (its descendant) were especially prolific mosaic creators. Now, a stunning new example of Byzantine craftsmanship has been discovered—this time by a Palestinian farmer in Gaza who was digging in his olive grove.

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