One of the most beautiful fresco paintings is undoubtedly Raphael’s ‘The School of Athens’. It shows some of the most accomplished and iconic philosophers and thinkers of the era, Plato ...

Today, we bring you a new installment of our focus challenges, in which we ask you to spend uninterrupted time looking at one piece of art. We’ll ... scene is full of life, too.

‘This painting hits me like a gut punch. George Stubbs depicts the Thoroughbred Hambletonian just after winning the race of a generation. Despite its monumentality (it’s close to the scale of life), ...

A mountain painting, placed in the south or southwest direction, fosters stability in personal and professional life. It’s a great pick for those seeking grounding and support in turbulent times.

A painting bought for $50 at a Minnesota garage sale may be valued at $15 million, possibly being a work by Vincent van Gogh. Named 'Elimar,' the painting underwent extensive analysis and experts ...

Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey ... The Romanian government has long sought dozens of valuable paintings that it says the country’s last king ...

Van Gogh took his own life in a field, in July 1890, having suffered for years with severe mental illness and his own perceived failure. And though it’s hard to compile a definitive list of the most ...

Traditionally, the cloth was smeared with a thick paste that used to harden and then the paintings were done to make them more sturdy and have a long life. The paintings from the South Indian ...

One of the most beautiful winter paintings by Monet is ‘The Magpie’. It shows a background covered in white, snow all over, and just gives people chills in a view. And in between all the snow ...

Painting miniatures is a good ... If you’d also like to add an artsy little oasis to your life, one that can bring a bit of meditative joy to your free time while also adding beautiful bits ...

Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Starry Nights’ is a painting that has completely captivated and enchanted the audience. The swirling skies, the twinkles, the bright sun, the lone tall tree, and the way ...

During the Dutch Golden Age, vanitas grew in popularity as a genre of memento mori that emphasized life’s transience. The opulent paintings were steeped in symbolism and foregrounded the futility of ...