Art Appreciation
Thanksgiving is a season for gathering with loved ones, celebrating the harvest, and remembering the many blessings of life. While the holiday itself has a distinctly American history, the themes at its heart—gratitude, generosity, family, and the abundance of the...
Art Appreciation
Discover the story of America through iconic American Patriotic Art. Explore 10 powerful paintings that capture the nation’s history, values, and defining moments. American history has been captured in vivid brushstrokes by painters who sought to commemorate the...
Biography
“It is beautiful, the world, and life itself. I am glad I have lived.” ~ Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (pronunciation) was born on May 12, 1828, in London, England to Gabriele Rossetti and Frances Polidori. His father was a political exile from...
Biography
Learn more about this amazing Baroque artist with this free homeschool artist study. “My illustrious lordship, I’ll show you what a woman can do.” ~Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi (pronunciation) was born in Rome, Italy in 1593. Her father, Orazio...
Biography
Learn more about the Romantic artist Francisco Goya with this free artist study by Masterpiece Society. Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (pronunciation) was born on March 30th, 1746. During his lifetime, the world would see the last of the Old Masters—those...
