Symbolism
5 articles
Painting
The Philosophical Art of Eugène Carrière
Eugène Carrière stands apart from his contemporaries, developing a singular genius that delves deeply into the human sou…
Deco
The Rise of Modern Style: Carlos Schwabe and the L'Art dans Tout Collective
This review examines two facets of the turn-of-the-century art scene: the intensely symbolic and spiritual works of Carl…
Painting
The Portraits of Lorenzo Lotto: A Personal Confession
While Lorenzo Lotto's religious compositions are significant, it is within his portraits that the artist's true genius a…
Drawing
Dante as Painter: The Pictorial Genius of the Divine Comedy
This essay explores the profound connection between Dante Alighieri and the visual arts, arguing that the poet possessed…
Painting
Jean-Paul Laurens: Revitalizing History Painting with Tragic Realism
The considerable work of Jean-Paul Laurens is intrinsically linked to the debate surrounding history painting, a genre h…