This blog post delves into the significance of the continuous spectrum of light in applied and decorative arts, from historical influences to modern design applications.Read More →
Art Deco, a 1920s-1930s design movement, fuses modernity, elegance, and diverse cultural influences, departing from tradition to embrace luxury and functionality.Read More →
Maiolica, tin-glazed earthenware from Italian Renaissance, featured vivid istoriato designs influenced by prints. Flourished in major pottery regions, then replaced by porcelain.Read More →
Cassoni are ornate Italian marriage chests from the 14th to 16th centuries, symbolizing dowries and family ties, displayed prominently in newlywed homes and carried during wedding celebrations.Read More →
The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →
Josef Albers, a pivotal modernist artist, is celebrated for his color theories and transformative works, detailed in a comprehensive review of his influential career and exhibitions.Read More →