One of the joys of summer is treasured time spent with family, as daylight stretches long into the night. In the idealized painting “The Sinews of Old England,” English painter George Hicks portrayed the enduring qualities a man and woman need for a happy marriage and good family life. “The Sinews of Old England,” 1857,…
The Distinct Value of a Good Man
Once, my dad talked to me about the death of his father. “I’ve always known my dad had my back,” he said. “Even when he was so old that he needed me, I still had the sense that if anything really went wrong with the world, my father could save me. When he died, it…
The Italian Baroque at the Royal Palace of Turin
June 13, 2022
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Constructed in the late Renaissance of 16th-century Italy, the Royal Palace of Turin was at the heart of the Savoy Dynasty for over two centuries. Today, the Royal Palace operates as a group of museums in Turin’s historically and culturally significant Piazza Castello. The palace’s bold and elegant Neoclassical façade houses many pinnacle examples of…
Allegories of Timeless Beauty
Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies have influenced artists around the world for centuries, and one of the most inspired manifestations is found in 19th-century France. The art world in France during this century was incredibly diverse, with a number of techniques and subjects finding expression. Among the most enduring styles is academic art. This style…
Art Conservation at Work: Restoring the Irreplaceable ‘Assunta’
June 11, 2022
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Down through the centuries, artists have produced great artworks that have stood the test of time and, today, are priceless and irreplaceable. But time can ravage these works, and they need to be brought back to their original glory. That’s where art conservators come in. They use their skills to restore art that has fallen…
Thomas Eakins: Championing American Realist Art
It’s October 1870, and a fair-weather day on the Schuylkill River in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia. Four oarsmen line up on the river ready to race for the single-sculls championship in the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia’s annual regatta. The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia (now the oldest amateur athletic body in America) represents rowing clubs in the…
Finding Wisdom in the Past: Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling
June 9, 2022
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Our artistic traditions are full of wisdom. We can look to the past and, with curious minds and open hearts, absorb the lessons of our cultural history. The Italian Renaissance is filled with great stories that resulted in great art, and the story and art of Michelangelo are an enduring example. The story begins in…
Bridges to Transcendence: The Arts, Liberty, and the Soul
In “Recessional: The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch,” playwright David Mamet attacks the “virus of conformity” that he now sees as rampant in Western culture. As the blurb on the book’s flyleaf states: “‘Recessional’ is a vital warning that if we don’t confront the cultural thuggery now, the commissars…
Delicate Beauty
June 8, 2022
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Albert Joseph Moore (1841–1893) was an English painter known for his pictures of classically posed, languid women with harmonies of pattern, color, and tone. In the 1860s, he developed a style that embodied early aestheticism—art intended to be celebrated for its inherent beauty alone. Moore’s pictures were typically composed with one to three female figures…
If Walls Could Dream
With the right decor, a room can be an experience, breathtaking and transportive. The master artisans at de Gournay, the world-famous British luxury interiors company, delight in curating these experiences. Delivering exquisitely hand-painted, custom-made wallpapers that fit a room like a couture dress, they’re reviving a pre-industrial Chinese art form—the laborious process that produces the…
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