How the surprising, saturated colors in the turn-of-the-century paintings Matisse and others created in the South of France changed the face of Western art.
The Pre-Raphaelite and the Potter
A current exhibition explores the life and work of an eminent late Victorian artistic couple, Evelyn and William De Morgan.
Changing Times, Changing Art
A current exhibition examines American realist art as a mirror on sweeping societal transformations in the early twentieth century.
Endnotes: Pyramid Schemes
How educator and designer Matthew Bird utilized social media to lecture on Egyptian Revival design.
On books: Meeting of the Minds
A book series from the Frick Collection pairs scholarly analysis with artistic interpretation.
Tradition with a Twist
The Ford House in suburban Detroit features warm, Old World appointments, a rich collection of elegant antiques, and a surprise dash of sleek modern design.
Field notes: A Matter of Respect
A look into the current state of the repatriation of Native American art and objects in American museums.
Leash Common Denominator
Some notes on art, design, and historical artifacts related to dogs.
Object lesson: Keeping Time with the Willards
Keynotes on a classic nineteenth-century American clock.
Fleeting Impressions
A current exhibition explores the art and milieu of the elusive American landscape painter Guy Wiggins.