Northern California’s Greatest Artist: Wayne Thiebaud
Wayne Thiebaud was born in 1920 and just passed away, at the age of 101, here in my hometown of Sacramento. Just after I…
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What is folklore? The intersection of art, culture & travel
Because art and culture are such integral parts of travel, let’s take a look at what folklore is and where to see folklore while…
Botticelli’s Primavera…And so what?
If you’ve been to Florence, you’ve likely seen this Sandro Botticelli painting. If not, then perhaps you will someday because Botticelli’s Primavera is one…
2 Very Different Museums in San Francisco: de Young Museum & Legion of Honor
2 favorite museums in San Francisco: Art museums and small children are not always a good mix. On our many visits to San…
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…
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…
Where to See the Art of Brazil
Most people don’t realize that Brazil is a very artsy place. When I first went there, I was surprised to see art everywhere…from the…
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…
The Best Place to See Caravaggio in Rome
You may know that when I write about traveling to see art, it’s usually about the Italian Renaissance. This time I’m sticking with Italy…