Ancient Greek Art: Black and Red Figure Pottery
Learn about the unique process behind creating black and red figure pottery from ancient Greece!
Eras of Greek Art: Pottery Edition
The Different Eras of Greek Pottery When you first think of ancient Greece, what do you think of? Do you think of great mythological stories of wondrous adventures as told through intricate pottery depicting these great scenes? Greek… Read More
Botticelli’s Annunciation: And the Angel Said…
Visiting heavenly angels always have important messages to deliver! The question is, are you ready to receive it? I may not be an angel, but I’ve got an interesting story to tell you about Botticelli’s Annunciation. Ready? Okay, let’s begin.
Manet’s Olympia & The Shock to Society
If you like someone who challenges tradition and a good scandal, I’d direct you to Édouard Manet who contributed to the modernist art movement despite backlash. Let’s start by looking at one of his more controversial works.
The Venus of Urbino: An Inside Look
The Italian Renaissance is home to many impressive paintings including Titian’s iconic Venus of Urbino. This sensual work encourages much discussion surrounding classical works, marriage, and female beauty. Let’s see what Titian’s painting has to say!
When Love Conquers War: Botticelli’s Venus and Mars
Botticelli’s Venus and Mars has a lot to tell us about love, marriage, and classical works (there’s even some humor)! What’s not to love!?
Retelling Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus
I’d like to introduce you to Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus! This painting imagines the very beginning of our favorite love goddess.
Written in the Stars: Titian’s Tale of Bacchus and Ariadne
What do you know of Bacchus and Ariadne’s love-struck tale? Lucky for us, Titian, an Italian artist, sets (or paints) the scene!
IS THAT A SKULL?!: Hans Holbein & The Ambassadors
In his commemoration of two friends, Hans Holbein’s painting, The Ambassadors, has a message to tell us about religion, life, and mortality.
THATKid Tuesday: Perspective (Part 2!)
THATKid Tuesday is a dose of Art History terms for kids, simplified and illustrated. These terms are culled from the glossary found in our Kid Packs, booklets you receive on Luxe Hunts that offer travelling families exercises. I… Read More
THATKid Tuesday: David vs. Goliath!
THATKid Tuesday is a dose of Art History terms for kids, simplified and illustrated. These terms are culled from the glossary found in our Kid Packs, booklets you receive on Luxe Hunts that offer travelling families exercises. I… Read More
THATKid Tuesday: Tempera!
THATKid Tuesday is a dose of Art History terms for kids, simplified and illustrated. These terms are culled from the glossary found in our Kid Packs, booklets you receive on Luxe Hunts that offer travelling families exercises. I… Read More
