The American Civil War was the most volatile time in the nation’s history as the people were divided both geographically and philosophically. One side supporting a smaller form of government that upheld the rights for states to allow such practices as slavery while the other advocated for a more centralized federal leadership that sought to … Read more
The American Revolutionary War is among the most famous rebellions in all of human history as it was the starting point for the establishment of a new, sovereign nation among the largely uncharted and untamed territory of the New World. The differences between British and American forces had been brewing for many years before finally … Read more
George Washington is one of the most famous figures in American history. He is credited as one of the nation’s founding fathers and played a crucial role in the war against Britain, as well as the early development of the United States. Since then, artists all over the world have sought to immortalize Washington in … Read more
Landscape and nature paintings have been some of the most popular genres for artists throughout human history. It’s clear that mountains often serve as a symbol for a variety of things in art such as a powerful obstacle, continuity, God, and many other things. Artists from all across the world have often used mountains in … Read more
Throughout history, artists have focused on the incredible beauty of the female figure. Many of the world’s greatest painters were largely enthralled in creating works that captured women in their most beautiful state. Many of the paintings that many art historians and critics consider to be among the best works of all time are those … Read more
Some of the most notable paintings ever created have been done around the subject of that which humans consider to be darkness. This element of darkness is representative of evil as this metaphor seems to translate throughout any culture and language barrier in existence. Many of the most celebrated painters throughout history have dabbled in … Read more
Red is arguably one of the most controversial colors in the entire spectrum. It was one of the first colors that humans managed to perfect the method of reproducing in different hues using red ochre material. The color has been the symbol of powerful kings and has even been vilified during times like the Protestant … Read more
Many of the most famous paintings in the world were done in stark, black and white medium. Artists throughout history have used black and white paintings to emphasize various contrasting ideals or realities from our world. Many of these paintings emphasize the contrast of black and white paintings through the lens of white often representing … Read more
The color blue is known universally as one which exhibits a sense of calming and relaxation. It is associated with the stillness of the night, as well as the rhythmic, calming character of the ocean and water itself. Throughout history, various artists have created iconic works that heavily feature the color blue. Many of these … Read more
One of the most eye-catching aspects of any masterful painting is the colors used by the artist. Throughout history, there have been numerous styles of painting and various art movements that have focused on colors in differing lights, intensities, and contrasts, but the ability to captivate the viewer with an array of colors is a … Read more