Art
The 12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
This is probably the best book ever written, at least that we know of, about the business of contemporary art. Loaded with great facts
Swan, Landing
National Geographic features many beautiful photos. This photo of a swan landing in a stream is a haunting image from a recent issue.
Unknown
This is from Wonder of the Age, an exhibition at the Met of Master Painters of India from 1100-1900.
The Importance Of Independent Thought
Why does independent thought matter? Because you are constantly exposed to a deluge of information, mostly trivial but sometimes profound. You need to
Famously Famous
The Mona Lisa was painted 500 years ago, but it has only recently reached the apex of its fame. Up until the 20th
Craftsmanship Versus Fame
We have picked these examples because they are all famous paintings by famous artists, hardly ignored by history, and all painted at about
The Artistic Merits Of Mona Lisa A Turning Point in Art History?
The realism of the painting, in a time when most portraits were idealized, based on mythology, religion, or history, is somewhat novel. Just
What Makes a Work of Art Great?
Here’s our point: If you learn to look at this one painting with a fresh set of eyes, and an open mind, you
Seven Days in the Art World
Written at the peak of the art boom, a series of day-in-the-life narratives set in the current world art capitols: New York, Los Angeles,