The Return of the Gods: Neoclassicism and the 18th-Century Obsession with Antiquity
In the age of revolutions, artists looked backward to move forward. Neoclassicism revived the ideals of ancient Greece and Rome—not just in style, but as a blueprint for reason, virtue, and political change. Explore how 18th-century artists like Jacques-Louis David, Angelica Kauffman, and Antonio Canova transformed myth into modern meaning.
When Beauty Burned: The Bonfire of the Vanities and Botticelli's Crisis of Faith
What happens when art, religion, and politics collide? In 15th-century Florence, the fiery sermons of Savonarola sparked the infamous Bonfire of the Vanities—an event that changed the course of Renaissance art. This post explores Botticelli’s haunting Mystic Nativity and how it reflects a city gripped by spiritual upheaval.
Arion and the Dolphin: A Myth of Music, Fate, and the Sea
Arion’s music defied fate and found salvation in the deep. Discover the myth of the Greek musician whose final song, played on the open sea, led to his rescue by a dolphin—an enduring tale of music, destiny, and divine intervention.