Hamlet: Act IV, Scene V (Ophelia before the King and Queen) (1792), better known as Ophelia and Laertes (1792), was painted by the Neoclassical British-American artist Benjamin West. Residing in the Cincinnati …
Ophelia and Laertes (1792)
Art History
A Brief History of Animation
I have always appreciated animation from growing up and watching Disney movies. The “bonus features” on a DVD that explained the creative process of drawing a character intrigued me. And …
Revelation & Art Symbolism
Through literary symbolism, many writers of Scripture capture different perspectives of God’s indescribable character. From the beginning of Genesis, God is the Creator of all things. However, that is only …
Faith & Art
Psalm 46 is one of my favorite chapters in all of Scripture. The text explains a vibrant picture of God as our stronghold and fortress. After watching the presentation on …
Edward Hopper (1882-1967)
The American painter, Edward Hopper, was born in Nyack, New York, in July of 1882. After his primary education, Hopper began his art profession by attending the New York School …
Virgin and Child Altarpieces (1280-90 & 1310)
Artists Cimabue and Giotto created altarpiece fresco paintings of the Virgin and Child that both compare yet contrast in technique with one another. Cimabue’s take on the subject, Madonna Enthroned …
Catacombs of Priscilla (3rd-Century B.C.)
The art in the Catacombs of Pricilla is composed of fresco paintings among the architectural elements of the Roman tombs. Through symbolic religious iconography, the artisans of the 3rd century …
Minimalism, Modernism, & Conceptualism (Late 20th-Century)
Born out of the Nouveau Réalisme art movement grew Minimalism, Modernism, and Conceptualism. These are just a few of the many micromovements found during the late 20th century. For example, …
Nouveau Réalisme (1940-1960)
The Nouveau Réalisme movement was an art period ahead of its time. From the post-World War II era of the late 1940s up until the depths of the 1960s, Nouveau …
Contemporary Art & Globalization (1980-21st Century)
The interest in Contemporary art and Globalization has increased awareness of artists and artwork from different nations and communities. Never before seen in art history periods before the mid-20th century, …