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,…
Art history
What Will We Leave Behind?
I remember the day my art history professor began the class with this slide. The lights went out, this image appeared large on the…
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…
Where to See the Beginning of the Renaissance
A recent conversation about art beginnings immediately brought me to the beginning of the Renaissance, which is, many would argue, also the beginning of…
Tips to Understanding Photography
With a few tips to understanding photography, you will come away appreciating photographs more, especially when viewing them formally, as works or art…
Renaissance Architecture in Florence
If you go to Florence, you may be overwhelmed by all the historic sights and abundance of artistic treasures. You definitely don’t need to…
Renaissance Frescoes in Florence, Italy
When in Italy, especially Florence, you will see lots of Renaissance frescoes. During the Medieval and Early Renaissance, most painting was either an altarpiece for…