15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘American Gothic’
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
The classic comic strip sparked a buying frenzy.
Her tricky smile and timeless allure have inspired academic study and artistic emulation for more than five centuries. But the story of this perplexing portrait of 'Mona Lisa' is even richer than it looks.
Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo's Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are still being uncovered about this centuries-old statue.
Visitors to the chapel will find their experience peppered with terse shouts of “No photo! No video!” from security guards.
The Smurf-colored trio came up in the counterculture. Then Intel came calling.
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is one of the most admired, most studied, and most reproduced paintings the world has ever known—and it has inspired some wild theories.
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the most influential designers and sculptors of the 20th century.
Few statues are as enduring and iconic as Michelangelo's 'David.' But while much of the world could sketch this majestic masterpiece from memory, few know the quirks and curiosities that went into its creation.
You just went to an art exhibit. Or was it an exhibition?
Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto, was one of the most famous singers of all time, interpreting everything from Black spirituals to Italian opera.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei used LEGO bricks to build a 50-foot long tribute to Monet.
Burlington, Vermont’s Higher Ground has a long history of producing iconic concert posters in collaboration with local arts organizations.
A $42,000 limited-edition Jeff Koons sculpture came crashing to the ground in Miami, and the artist's fans want to pick up the pieces.
Bill Watterson left the comics pages in 1995. A new fantasy fable marks his return to storytelling after a 28-year sabbatical.
Like animals, history, science, and more? You'll want to store these amazing fun facts away for future trivia nights.
Just because lions were depicted frequently in medieval art and design doesn’t mean they were depicted well.
The Academy Award for Best Costume Design doesn’t *always* go to a period drama.
Edmonia Lewis shaped her own identity in clay and marble, becoming one of the most renowned sculptors of the 19th century.
Slime mold definitely had a moment—but it’s hard to beat two dead salamanders floating in a carnivorous plant.
There have never been dog portraits quite like these.
Thomas Nast’s illustrations of Santa for ‘Harper’s Weekly’ shaped the Father Christmas we know today.
‘Viva Magenta’ is ‘brave,’ ‘fearless,’ ‘audacious,’ and ‘full of wit.’ What does that look like? Magenta.
The world’s most valuable paintings cost more than some luxury cars, boats, and houses.