In art, there have been many eras, ages, and phases. Be it the Dutch Golden Age, or the Renaissance era, every art style has given the world masterpieces that are appreciated even today. But, like ...

"Discarded Roses" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1875) Renoir was known for his approach toward depictions of feminine beauty, and this is clearly seen in this sensual still-life painting. Renoir painted ...

Romanticism describes the era of the 19th century in which artists and poets strove for individuality and originality instead of conformity. Romantics rejected the traditional aesthetic values of the ...

This course is divided into three areas—art, literature, and music. Each is taught by a different professor, who will discuss the effect of Romanticism on the field. For details, see Emerging ...

The arrival of early 20th-century avant-gardism is generally considered the historical tsunami that swamped the conventions of Western art dating from the Renaissance. Yet this wave had begun building ...

“Damaged Romanticism” “Damaged Romanticism” features the work of 15 internationally recognized artists. There’s some compelling work on display. Italian artist Angelo Filomeno’s silk embroidered ...

For artist Sajida Hussain, painting women is recording her feelings onto the canvas. Hussain, whose love for painting women has deepened over the last 12 years, says her work is a testimony to peace ...

Whether it’s couples locked in a tender embrace or a still-life with sensuous qualities, throughout history, artists have used canvas and oil to capture the beauty and passion of love. While the best ...