Art History
May 17, 2020

Learn About Masaccio, the Italian Renaissance Painter With a Short Life but Long Legacy

The Italian Renaissance—which produced artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Titian—was one of the most defining periods of art history. This cultural movement took place between the 14th and 17th centuries and is commonly divided into three periods: Early, High, and Late Renaissance. The Early Renaissance, also known as the quattrocento, took place in the 14th century. It was a largely transitional time, during which artists like Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and Giotto (c.1267-1337)

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Art History
May 16, 2020

Set Sail on a Journey Through 9 of Art History’s Most Important Seascape Paintings

Art has existed for tens of thousands of years. Given its long and lasting history, it is only natural that it would see undulating trends. Time and time again, artists around the world have returned to age-old models, with the seascape making waves in many of art history's most important movements. Like other prevailing practices—including still-life painting and portraiture—maritime art dates back to ancient times.

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Inspiring
May 15, 2020

28 Inspiring Mister Rogers Quotes That Can Make Any Day a “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

For decades, children have found a friend in Fred Rogers. A beloved television personality, talented composer, and imaginative puppeteer, Rogers became a household name when Mister Rogers' Neighborhood made its debut in 1968. During the popular program's 33-year run, Rogers helped kids come to terms with the trials, tribulations, and facts of life.

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Tattoos
May 15, 2020

Optical Illusion Tattoos Imagine Fine-Lined Designs in Dizzying Double Vision

Tattooist Yatzil Elizalde will have you seeing double, triple, or even quadruple thanks to her dizzying body art. The fine line and blackwork designs feature the likes of portraits, cartoon characters, and animals that are presented in multiple images laid on top of one another. To view them as a single form, you have to squint your eyes; otherwise, you might start to feel cross-eyed.

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My Modern Met

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