The Wild Beasts of Modern Art: The Fauvists
In 1905, Henri Matisse painted his wife in shocking hues of green, blue, pink, and orange, and changed art history forever.
Raphael, Portrait of Julius II—The Warrior Pope
The Renaissance artist Raphael depicted the powerful and controversial Pope Julius II in a portrait painted around 1511.
Raphael, Portrait of Lady with a Unicorn
Learn to read the painting, “Lady with a Unicorn” (c. 1505), created by Raphael, the Italian renaissance artist.
Introduction to Crowned Nun Portraits (monjas coronadas)
Some of the most famous 18th-century colonial Mexican paintings are the stunning monjas coronadas (crowned nuns).
Equestrian portraits explained
How would you like to be remembered? This is a key question for anyone having their portrait created, including the ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback.