Aerial perspective
Have you ever wondered why distant mountains in paintings look bluish and less detailed?
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May 16, 2026
Ancient Roman architecture – Ara Pacis Augustae
Discover the Symbols and Key Moments of Roman History Carved in Elegant White Marble
May 1, 2025
Tomanin Brothers – Chartres Stained Glass
I want to show you how three brothers have achieved what is considered by many to be impossible
October 19, 2024
Caravaggio – Conversion on the Way to Damascus
A man under a horse… that’s really unusual… here Caravaggio in the Conversion on the Way to Damascus painted one of the most dramatic and intense scenes filled with symbols and an important meaning. And, of course, with his typical insane irreverence.
April 18, 2024
Why babies in medieval paintings look ugly
We usually think that babies are little cute chubby-cheeked creatures. And that’s true even in art. Well except in Medieval art apparently …
December 28, 2023
Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss
Even without knowing the subject, we can tell that this is a beautiful romantic moment fixed in an everlasting marble block by the great Antonio Canova
September 15, 2023
Statue vs Sculpture
The terms "statue" and "sculpture" are often used interchangeably. You do it too, right? But they do have distinct differences. Let’s find them out.
June 16, 2023
The Flagellation of Christ - Piero della Francesca
Piero della Francesca – The Flagellation of Christ
The Flagellation of Christ by Piero della Francesca is considered one of the most interesting paintings in the world
May 16, 2023
Palladio – La Rotonda
Commonly known as La Rotonda, it is one of the most recognizable Renaissance buildings. Let's discover this Palladio's creation
April 15, 2023
Delacroix – Liberty Leading the People
You have probably seen this painting many times and the reason of its importance is that it’s like a picture of real events that changed the future of France and Europe. Let’s discover what happened.
March 15, 2023