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Shōgatsu and the Takarabune: Symbolic Imagery and Cultural Heritage
Jun 13, 2024
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11 minutes read
Shōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration, evolved from the Meiji period's calendar reforms, shifting from the lunisolar to the Gregorian calendar. Despite changes, it remains pivotal, featuring rituals like hatsumode shrine visits and symbolic foods like osechi-ryōri and zōni, symbolizing renewal and family unity. Contemporary Japanese art draws from these traditions, merging traditional motifs with modern styles, preserving Shōgatsu's cultural importance in global practices and art.
Art History
Steve McCurry
Jul 12, 2023
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10 minutes read
Steve McCurry is a renowned American photojournalist recognized for his captivating and emotive images. He is best known for his iconic photograph "Afghan Girl" taken in 1984, which became one of the most recognizable images in the world.
Art History
David LaChapelle
Jul 5, 2023
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11 minutes read
David LaChapelle is an American photographer and director known for his distinctive and surreal style of photography. He gained fame for his work in fashion, celebrity portraiture, and commercial advertising, producing iconic and visually striking images that often blur the lines between fine art and commercial photography.
Art History
Sebastião Salgado
Jul 21, 2023
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10 minutes read
Sebastião Salgado is a renowned Brazilian photographer known for his impactful black and white images that document social issues and environmental crises. His powerful photographs capture the human condition, highlighting themes such as poverty, migration, and labor around the world.
Art History
Self-Portrait with Chinese Lantern Plant
Mar 7, 2023
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4 minutes read
The 1912 Self-Portrait with Chinese Lantern Plant is one of Egon Schiele’s most famous works. The rich skin tones and the bright eye with the red pupil are striking characteristics. Schiele portrayed himself as an artist and sensitive person in this portrait. The Leopold Museum in Vienna, which has the biggest Schiele collection in the world, uses it as a "poster child" today.
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Zendaya and Hunter Schafer transformed into masterpieces of art history in the Euphoria series
Feb 2, 2022
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2 minutes read
Last night's episode of HBO's Euphoria contained a scattering of the predictable—teens acting horribly, self-destructively, and making each other cry for reasons that aren't fully clear. Alongside it all, in an unexpected twist, art history was given a prominent role in the show, which began with reenactments of scenes from some of the most famous paintings ever created.

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