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Great Thinkers Define Art: Immanuel Kant
Exploring the belief that aesthetic value arises only when we set aside intention, function, and practical ends
Nov 25
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Théodore Géricault's Dance with Chaos
Théodore Géricault painted with the intensity of someone who saw too much and could not forget.
Nov 18
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Inside John Martin's Apocalyptical Paintings
An exploration of an artist who painted ruination to reveal the limits of human power
Nov 11
Léon Augustin Lhermitte's Honest Depictions of Ordinary Life
How Lhermitte captured the rhythm and dignity of rural life through stillness, restraint, and honesty
Nov 4
October 2025
Jacques-Louis David’s Journey from Revolutionary to Imperial Painter
Exploring the artist who captured the French Revolution and the rise of empire at the turn of the nineteenth century
Oct 28
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Great Thinkers Define Art: Aristotle
Exploring Aristotle’s view of art as both a reflection of life and a path to understanding ourselves
Oct 21
How Realism Gave a Voice to the People
The era when painters abandoned idealism, defied authority, and found beauty in ordinary lives
Oct 14
Artemisia Gentileschi and the Weight of the Moment
Exploring the emotional realism and quiet power in the artist's most compelling works
Oct 7
September 2025
Lessons from the Artist: Rembrandt's Lighting and Drama
Understanding the use of lighting and texture which brought Rembrandts art to life
Sep 30
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Highlights from History: Diego Velázquez' Las Meninas
What Las Meninas Reveals About Power, Perception, and the Limits of Representation
Sep 23
Lessons from the Artist: Johannes Vermeer's Use of Color
Exploring how Vermeer’s subtle use of color and light creates a sense of harmony that continues to be relevant today
Sep 16
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Caspar David Friedrich and the Romantic Vision of Nature
Exploring the artist who shaped landscapes into realms of contemplation and reverence
Sep 9
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