Art History

November 3, 2023

Secret Room of Michelangeloโ€™s Drawings Will Open to the Public for the First Time Ever

Italy is home to countless treasures from the Renaissance. Michelangelo alone left behind an impressive legacy of architecture, painting, and sculpture. While most art lovers are acquainted with his most famous worksโ€”like the Sistine Chapel ceiling and statue of Davidโ€”there are more artworks that have remained out of the public eye, until now.

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October 19, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: Play โ€˜Two Truths and a Lie (Artist Edition)โ€™ [Quiz]

Pablo Picasso. Michelangelo. Andy Warhol. These are some of the well-known and respected names in art history. But how much do you know about their personalities? To test your knowledge, we've put together a quiz in the style of the game โ€œTwo Truths and a Lie.โ€ To play, first, you'll read three statements about 11 famous artists. Then, it will be up to you to determine which statement is a lie.

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September 3, 2023

8 Famous Michelangelo Sculptures That Transformed Art

Although he died over 450 years ago, Michelangelo remains one of the most famous artists of all time. As one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, his paintings and sculptures are still used today as examples of this fruitful time in history. While his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are certainly a large part of his legacy, Michelangelo always considered himself a sculptor rather than a painter.

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August 20, 2023

Fall in Love With 8 of Art Historyโ€™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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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanityโ€”from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.