Leonardo da Vinci captured the moment in which Jesus makes the staggering announcement that he will be betrayed by one of His disciples. This is the last supper they will share.
He is indeed betrayed by Judas Iscariot […]
And the angel said: “this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger.”
Why do we get that tingling sensation, that sudden wave of emotion, that thrill when we see the haystack paintings of Bruegel, Van Gogh and Monet?
Who would have thought haystacks would be so enthralling? Do they speak to our yearning for a simpler way of life?
We know from brain research that the color […]
Ever wondered why we are fascinated and confused by beautiful paintings that have ominous images?
Brain researchers in the field of Neuroscience have increasingly turned their eyes on art in an effort to understand how we see these works of art.
There is a deep portion of the brain, the amygdala, which triggers BOTH negative & […]
The Kiss of Betrayal
This magnificent fresco painted by Giotto over 700 years ago in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, is today as compelling and vibrant as it was in 1300 AD. “The Genius of […]
Conversation overheard between two art lovers in the elevator at the Metropolitan Museum, New York City:
1st art lover: Did you see that fantastic fine art painting this week on the cover of […]
Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947), French master of 20th Century art, painted this intimate, jewel-like image of his life-long muse and wife, Marthe, […]
The joy of ballet, basketball and art!!
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was one of the founders of French Impressionism. He was […]
The art thieves of the world are poised for action!
The Barnes Foundation’s $25 BILLION art collection is moving! The works of art; 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, and 59 Matisses, along with works of Monet, Degas, Seuret, Titian and […]