Visual Arts

I have to admit after my last time in the Sistine Chapel, I approached my entry with trepidation. Determined to see what I missed the last time, I set foot in the chapel. Stopping dead in my tracks, my head whirling with the vision in front of me, the tears of joy flowed! Wow!

This article explores the role of nature within Shintoism in regards to artworks from Japan's Edo Period.

Every once in a while, priceless artworks turn up in unexpected places.

Discover fascinating facts and backstories about some of the most renowned and famous paintings of all time.

Many people have trouble appreciating modern art. Many people believe that modern art is not art at all, but just a trick of an artist's confidence and insistence that what they're doing is art. Where do you fall in this debate?

This article looks at the Arts and Crafts movement and its rebellion against the Machine Age.

Delve into the world of Sandro Botticelli and other renaissance artists as we explore the way Christian and classical themes influenced Renaissance artists.

Discover the life account of Pre-Raphaelite art model Alexa Wilding, whose timeless beauty, graceful nature, and prim demeanor inspired one of the most famous artists of the Victorian era.

Discover Pre-Raphaelite art model Elizabeth Siddal, a haunting beauty whose wistful allure captured the heart of one of the most famous artists of the Victorian era.

Discover the life account of the acclaimed Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, renowned for his illustrious paintings of androgynous and often voluptuous muses who exemplified his ideal of feminine beauty.

Discover the life account of Victorian English art model Jane Burden Morris, whose androgenous and brooding features catapulted her as one of the most beautiful and celebrated muses of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement.

Discover the life account of English Pre-Raphaelite art model Annie Miller, whose vivacious free spirit and enticing face captured the fascination of Victorian England despite her scandalous disrepute.

Botanical art has been around for thousands of years, as long as people have wanted to find and save certain species of plants for medicinal and scientific use. It has become beautiful and decorative as well as useful.

The story of the enigmatic painting of Juan Luna, which is rumored to be cursed.

Warli artwork is the depiction of the life of the Warli tribe. Here's a beginner's guide to the history and development of this beautiful art.

Discover the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, three young men destined for artistic greatness who formed a tight circle of friends sharing artistic passions centered on painting and poetry.

Let’s look at a countdown list of graffiti urban art aficionados might consider the top eight Banksy artworks ever exhibited.

Discover the courageous life of Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Antwistle Eaton, whose beautiful Caribbean features would come to inspire some of the most famous artists of the Victorian Era.

George Hunt was one of the most prominent artists fostered in the South. He was heavily influenced by Pablo Picasso. Learn more about his life and legacy in this article.

This article will take a brief look at 10 different art forms and styles in India that have survived through time. Read about and see images of paintings, scrolls, block prints, and more.

Charles Criner, artist-in-residence at Houston's Printing Museum, creates beautiful original artwork, educates people about creating lithographs, and shares wisdom and experience from his personal life. Learn his story here.

Are you a fan of postmodern art? Reflecting on postmodern installations of recent years? This article lists 10 of the best postmodern art installations of 2019. It also discusses the principles of postmodern art and listing a variety of art installation types.

The Katy Contemporary Art Museum in Katy was the 1st of its kind in Fort Bend County. See photos here. Currently closed, the hope is to build a new museum.

This article proposes a list of the 40 best works of conceptual art. Descriptions of each piece and short biographies of each artist are also included.

The Trail of Art on Heights Boulevard in Houston, Texas features a number of breathtaking sculptures from a variety of visual artists. See photos of the sculptures here and learn about the artists that create them.

View nine masterpiece paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and learn something about the expanding museum campus and more.

Artist Charles Criner has created a series of lithographs and paintings regarding the subject of cotton picking. View some of his creations and learn their meaning.

See a photo of "The Bonaventure Pine" painting by Paul Signac. Learn about the tree, Pointillism art, the artist, and contemporary artists of that time, and view more examples of his work.

This article discusses the life and work of Charles Criner, the Artist-in-Residence at the Printing Museum in Houston, Texas. Also included is a description and analysis of one of his most acclaimed paintings titled "Man Coming Out of the Water."

Norman Rockwell is a legendary illustrator remembered for his work in the Saturday Evening Post. He provided beloved portraits of America and Americans that are considered part of the American tradition.

Artist Charles Criner drew cartoons at an early age. It served him well during his Army days and beyond. He worked for both The Houston Post and The Houston Chronicle newspapers in Houston as a cartoonist. He now works at The Printing Museum in Houston as the resident artist.

On October 9, 1991, the artist Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude simultaneously opened 3,100 umbrellas placed between two sites in California and Japan. Learn the story of that project.

I had long seen this beautiful quilt hanging in the Fresno Adult Education foyer and wondered about it. I did some checking and talked with a few people before finding out about a unique textile art form made by the Hmong people. Here is what I uncovered.

Discover a fascinating life account of English Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Cornforth whose questionable reputation and voluptuous titan-haired beauty remain forever emboldened on an artist’s canvas.

Joseph Wright (1734-97) spent much of his life in his birth town of Derby and is thus often referred to as “Joseph Wright of Derby”. He was an original painter who is generally renowned for his paintings that used science and industry for their subjects. He was also a noted portraitist.

Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most extraordinary characters in the history of art. His fiery temper and wild behaviour led to a sometimes tempestuous life, and this violence was reflected in his paintings. His treatment of light added to their drama.

The Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor is an incredible museum exhibit. Despite their stunning visual appearance, being in the presence of their almost unbelievable story is the real reason you should visit them if you have the chance.

Claude Lorrain was a 17th century French artist who specialized in large-scale landscapes that incorporated scenes from the Bible or mythology

Samuel Bak is a Holocaust survivor, whose canvas paintings encompass the artist's life history. Though not a household name, the paintings of Bak are represented in many important collections around the world.

Gathering information about early Kansas photographers to help people determine a date for an old picture they have.

This article suggests the 95 best paintings of modern art. Biographies for the artists are provided as well as photos of their paintings. The different styles of modern art are also explained: Expressionism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Pop Art, Dada, Futurism, post-Impressionism and Fauvism.

An overview of the origins and evolution of Christian art from its onset to the end of the 9th century.

Europe had an incredible "face lift" in the arts between the years 1600 and 1750. Everything from architecture, painting, sculpture, and music changed dramatically in both looks and sound. Read on to learn about general characteristics of the Baroque period music.

Dread Scott’s work, “What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?” sparked much controversy about whether "desecrating" the US flag in the name of art is protected under free speech.

Painter van Gogh created this series to decorate the walls of the bedroom of his painter/poet friend, Paul Gaugin. The friendship did not endure, but the paintings do.

I reflect on the lighting depicted in Edward Hopper's painting Gas, from 1940.

There are many different symbols representing bi pride and bisexual visibility that you may encounter at LGBT+ Pride events.

The Unicorn Tapestries are a set of seven historical art pieces that tell a story of a mythical beast. The collection is housed at The Cloisters museum in New York City, but a reproduction is hanging at the Stirling Castle in Scotland.

Geometric Mouse X Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg is a public art sculpture located in downtown Houston.

Read on to learn about the incredible art of Johantan Saiz, China Haul, Todd Schorr, Natalia Fabia, Casper Kang, and Mike Davis. All of these artists were part of the lowbrow art movement. Here's what you need to know about this significant movement!