The greatest paintings usually magnify the beauty and morals of the civilizations that produced them, inspiring countless other artists, writers and satirists for centuries to come. Artists such as ...

The 15th century represents an important transition in art history, as oil paints gradually replaced egg-based tempera paints as the painting medium of choice. During the transition period, artists ...

From the Mona Lisa to the American Gothic, these famous paintings don’t just grace museum walls; they offer a glimpse into the past and define entire generations. Although most of these masterpieces ...

Artists have forever found beauty in the concept of death, and painting scenes depicting its presence could very well have been a way of examining and confronting their own mortality. Art often ...

The final work of an artist can be a startling window into their final moments. Beautiful, laced with sadness, or embracing death, we take a look at the famous last works of 10 renowned artists. 1.