the Blog: Canvases, carats & curiosities

Blogs, Resources & Scholarly Articles

Masters of the Deep: The Seascape and the Greatest Maritime Painters in Art History

Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, it is no wonder water has inspired artists across cultures and centuries. An untamable muse, artworks of the sea explore themes of beauty and power, its vastness inspiring both awe and fear.

Read More
From the Victorian Parlor to the Red Carpet: The Strange History of Hair Art
From the Victorian Parlor to the Red Carpet: ...

QUICK GUIDE: For centuries, human hair was woven into jewelry and artwo...

Read more
Three Art-Buying Trends Worth Watching—A TEFAF Perspective
Three Art-Buying Trends Worth Watching—A TEFA...

Quick Guide: Women artists continue to gain ground as collectors and ...

Read more
Who Are the Old Masters and What Do They Teach Us?
Who Are the Old Masters and What Do They Teac...

Quick Guide The term “Old Masters” refers to a lineage of European arti...

Read more
Chunky, Bold & Retro Jewelry: Statement Design with Enduring Appeal
Chunky, Bold & Retro Jewelry: Statement Desig...

Quick Guide When made with intentional clarity and balanced proportions...

Read more
Famous Gardens That Shaped Great Artists
Famous Gardens That Shaped Great Artists

Quick Guide: Many great artists treated their gardens and estates as wo...

Read more
How Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations Defined Classical Art
How Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations Def...

Quick Guide: Classical art refers to the artistic traditions of ancien...

Read more
Year of the Horse: A Timeless Motif in Art and Design
Year of the Horse: A Timeless Motif in Art an...

Introducing the Chinese Year of the Horse Quick Glance: The Year of th...

Read more
How Cameo Portraits and Silhouettes Captured History
How Cameo Portraits and Silhouettes Captured ...

Quick look: Before photography, cameo and silhouette portraits offered...

Read more