I didn’t know the answer to this one, but maybe you will. Question: Name the church where Leonardo da Vinci’s famous … More
Category: Famous Works of Art
Art Quiz: The Answer is Vincent Van Gogh
I was truly surprised to find this question included in the “Ultimate Art Quiz” from Britannica. Is there anyone in … More
Art Quiz: Question 18
I guarantee that you won’t find an easier “art quiz” question anywhere than this one: Who painted “The Starry Night”? Pierre-Auguste … More
I’m Not the Only One
Sam Smith recorded a song back in 2014. “I’m Not the Only One” is a sad song, actually. but I’ve … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Pablo Picasso
I think everyone probably guessed this one, right? The answer is Pablo Picasso… maybe. Yes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Contrapposto
You probably knew this one, I’m sure. Yes, the answer is contrapposto, and here’s a quick definition: Contrapposto is an Italian … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Animals
Yes, the answer is “animals”. I’m sure you knew this one. We’ve all seen cave paintings, and if we’ve studied … More
Continuous Line Drawing
Recently I mentioned how much fun I had browsing for bus drawings, and I said “That’s a topic for another … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Henry Moore
You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Cloisonnism
Cloisonnism? What in the world is that! That was my reaction when this answer was revealed. I’d heard of cloissone as … More
Art and Anxiety
I recently shared a few thoughts about impostor syndrome and how I’ve been able to overcome it — for the most … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Glass
You knew the answer, right? I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve read a bit about its history, so I was … More
Just a Kid at Heart
I’m old. You know that. In many ways, though, I’m still just a kid at heart. I love playing games, … More
I’m Beginning to See
Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or … More
Gustav Klimt
I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More
Lines and Shapes
Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I … More
Art History – Simplified
I’m having a very busy week here… lots of appointments to keep, lots of errands to run, lots of places … More
Monet on an Overcast Day
I keep an “Inspirations” folder on my computer desktop. As I’m browsing photo reference sites and come across landscape scenes … More
When Does It Stop Being Art?
Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More
Where Is The Concert?
I enjoy classical concerts. In younger days, my husband and I both enjoyed more raucous “rock” concerts — he was … More