In art history, and Western society in general, external beauty is equated with moral, social, economic and political success, with the qualifying features for what is considered beautiful being determined by, and for, the male gaze. Given that art’s spectator is presumed to always be a man, his idyllic gaze is pandered to in artworks that, to be considered art, must always agree with his definition of beauty. It is for this reason that in portraits of men, beauty is drawn fr

Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) is often credited with making the single artistic breakthrough that led to total abstraction...

Art is a powerful force. Whether you love it, hate it or are entirely indifferent, art is a reflection of who we are. Such a reflection...

Art history is full of prodigies and genius’ and while their achievements may have been great and their art may have been revolutionary,...

Organisations like the Monuments Men were tasked with finding and returning artworks and artefacts stolen by invading Nazi forces during...

It is no secret that artists find inspiration in the trials and tribulations of their lives, and while this is true throughout history,...