ARTIST

Audrey Munson, America’s First Supermodel—And First Nude Movie Star

No matter what Manhattan neighborhood you’re in, there’s probably a sculpture of Audrey Munson nearby.

Claude Monet

Learn about Claude Monet, the Impressionist painter of 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression, Sunrise.'

Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring, circa 1665.

Researchers Discover New Details In Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring

Some scholars believe Vermeer’s enigmatic subject was abstract, but a new investigation suggests she might’ve been a real model.

Vincent van Gogh

From painting 'The Starry Night' to cutting off his ear, van Gogh's life was fascinating and tragic.

Rembrandt van Rijn

Find out about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn, the Dutch Golden Age’s most prolific painter.

This is how Bernadette Sheridan, who has grapheme-color synesthesia, sees the name Aiden.

New Website Shows You What Synesthesia Looks Like

Among the many types of synesthesia is grapheme-color, where people often perceive letters in color blocks.

Art Historian Says 10 Works in the Louvre’s Collection Were Looted by Nazis

The artworks were seized by the Nazis after a Jewish lawyer fled his Parisian home in the early 1940s.

Pablo Picasso

Find out more about Pablo Picasso, one of the 20th century's most acclaimed artists.

From "Papiers à la Mode," Isabelle de Borchgrave's first series of paper sculptures.

Meet Isabelle de Borchgrave, the Belgian Artist Who Recreates Historical Fashion Using Paper

You can see everything from Queen Elizabeth I’s court dresses to the Medicis’ extravagant attire at Atlanta’s SCAD FASH now through mid-January.

Michelangelo

You know about Michelangelo's famous artwork, but what about his life? Find out more about the iconic artist.

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in December

Some of our favorite historical figures were born in the month of December. We couldn't possibly name them all, but here are just a handful whose lives we'll be celebrating.

Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Trio in E Flat Major’ was lost for more than a century.

6 Lost Works of Art That Finally Turned Up

Long-lost artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Ludwig van Beethoven, and more have resurfaced in some unexpected ways.