Wonderful Paintings Inspired by Famous Literary Couples
Art and literature have been a thing for centuries and they’re still at it. We have plucked a few worthy fruits of their union to show you how...
Giordana Goretti 22 July 2024
Literature
Masterpiece Story: The Barque of Dante by Eugène Delacroix
Welcome to Hell—tonight, our guide will be Virgil, Dante, and of course Eugène Delacroix. The Barque of Dante, the first major painting by French...
Anastasia Manioudaki 3 July 2024
12 Art Books for Your Summer Holidays
Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for some vacation reading to accompany you while you laze by the pool of your villa or soak up the sun...
Charlotte Stace 24 June 2024
An Artistic Tour of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Regardless of the time of the year, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the first things that come to mind when the word...
Ledys Chemin 24 June 2024
15 Books About Art to Read During Summer
Hopefully, you all planned some holidays this year. Whether you are going to the seaside, hiking in the mountains or visiting a big city, DailyArt...
Joanna Kaszubowska 27 May 2024
Middle Earth and Beyond in Art: Tolkien’s Illustrations
J.R.R. Tolkien’s written works have influenced many around the globe. However, perhaps less known than his books are his illustrations that he...
Rachel Witte 17 May 2024
Disruptive Because Pretty: Art Guide To Aestheticism
Are you looking for inspiration on how to furnish your home, how to dress, what to read, and where to go to make your life more aesthetic? Look no...
Magda Michalska 15 May 2024
9 Shakespeare Paintings by John Everett Millais
Back in 1590, when Henry IV first appeared on stage, Shakespeare could not have foreseen the popularity of his creations. The appeal of characters...
Ledys Chemin, 23 April 2024
From Literature to Canvas: Shakespeare’s Characters in Millais’ Paintings
“To be or not to be, that is the question.” That famous quote probably reminded you of a certain writer, did it not? William Shakespeare,...
Rute Ferreira 23 April 2024
The Art of Ekphrasis: Shakespeare’s Lucrece
It is most common to talk about paintings or sculptures inspired by a piece of literature. Yet, this relationship between arts is not unidirectional.
Jimena Escoto 23 April 2024
American Artist Who Loved Everything British: Edwin Austin Abbey’s Shakespeare Paintings
A painter and illustrator Edwin Austin Abbey was born in the US, but he loved all things British, particularly the works of William Shakespeare. He...
Alexandra Kiely 23 April 2024
Charles Keeping: An Extraordinary English Illustrator
Today I would like to talk about Charles Keeping, an illustrator whom I discovered in my childhood. You may already be familiar with his work,...
Sarah Mills 18 April 2024
