It is a testament to Rubens’ extraordinary skill that he could convey such tenderness and devotion without any hint of sentimentality. The Descent from the Cross shows the artist moving away from his exuberant Baroque compositions to a more Classical approach. […]
With this sensational painting, Rubens introduced the Baroque into Northern European art. In composition, iconography and size (15’ x 20’) it is resplendent with the artistic ideals of the Counter-Reformation. Imagine the effect this must have had when it was unveiled in 1610! […]
We see these saints in Medieval and Renaissance art, but can we fully grasp the profound meaning embedded in the works? Will today’s pandemic help us better comprehend the faith, the fear, and the hope that spawned these Patron Saints in art? […]
Take a quick 5-minute romp through Landscape Art history, covering 3500 years, from the Bronze Age to the modern age.
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The term “self-conscious” takes on a particular meaning in the era of social media, with millions of off-the-cuff selfies posted every day. The 60 indelible self-portraits in this exhibition show us that to paint or draw ones self-portrait requires self-consciousness of quite a different sort. […]
Once a cheese factory, now an of-the-moment art, performance, and culinary space, a brand-new Crystal Bridges contemporary arts spin-off venue, champions the role of the arts in everyday life today. […]
Conceptual artist-photographer Vik Muniz is intent on meaningful engagement. “Art is not something you can make yourself,” he says, “— you need a spectator, a viewer, an audience. It is a collaboration.” Therein lies the marvel of Vik Muniz’ work. […]
Glittering exhibition focuses on the design and production of Tiffany’s ecclesiastical window commissions, and explores these works in the context of both the art and social history of the period. At the heart of the exhibition are eleven outstanding, religiously themed windows made between 1880 and 1925 that demonstrate the signature designs, working methods, techniques, and production styles of Tiffany and his workshops. […]
Ordinary people overwhelmed with an unexpected calamity display a range of responses to the crisis in this highly-affective video installation. It is a powerful statement of the resilience of humanity. […]
Raising the bar, the new Norton Museum of Art is interpreting its 21st-century role in ways that go beyond the need for greater collection and exhibition diversity. […]