7 Lesser-Known Northern California Museums
With all the things to see and experience in California — amazing nature, trends in food, and local craft beer and wine, for instance–it…
Culture & Art
What to do in Minas Gerais: The Gardens at Inhotim
While planning what to do in Minas Gerais before our road trip there last year, I was surprised to find something right up my…
The David Statue: The Story Behind Michelangelo’s David
Yesterday as I was leaving the grocery store, I saw a bumper sticker that said “EARTH without art is just ‘Eh’”. That sticker reminded…
The Best of Sao Paulo: Parque Ibirapuera
São Paulo is the world’s 9th largest city by population and also happens to be where my husband was born and raised. It’s a…
Where to See Historic Architecture in California
California has so much to offer the traveler: diverse food, craft beer, incredible wines, stunning natural beauty from top to bottom, bustling cities, and…
A Childhood of Wonder: How to get kids interested in art
Lately I’ve been thinking about the role of art in our early years of exploration and our role as adults in exposing children to art…
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the U.S.
The topic of this month’s ArtSmart Roundtable is art movement or period, and instead of trying to cover the complexity of an entire period,…
Sculpture at the Bargello Museum in Florence
The theme of this month’s art post is sculpture. I’ve written about sculpture before, first with a look at the Prambanan Hindu Temples on…
Tips to Understanding Renaissance Paintings
One of the best ways to prepare for a trip abroad is to learn a bit about the art. This can turn a…
Artisanry & An American in Florence
One aspect of culture that has long fascinated me is the blend of old and new. Now, when talking to my students, I am reminded…