Greek mythology has been reflected in paintings and hundreds of vivid works that have come to be considered masterpieces.

The first of the two Leonardo da Vinci paintings on our list is The Last Supper, ranks 3rd in our list of most famous paintings in the world. It was created sometime between 1495 and 1498. The ...

Originally known as Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, this masterpiece that ranks 14th in our list of most famous paintings in the world was created by American painter James McNeill Whistler in ...

The greatest paintings usually magnify the beauty and morals of the civilizations that produced them, inspiring countless other artists, writers and satirists for centuries to come. Artists such as ...

From Vincent van Gogh’s painting of an old cottage beneath the red evening sky to Edward Hopper’s eerie image of a grand Victorian home by the tracks of a railroad, architecture in famous paintings ...

Art is more than paint on canvas or lines on paper. Behind many masterpieces lie mysteries, hidden meanings, and surprising details waiting to be discovered. In this article, we reveal the fascinating ...

Whether it’s couples locked in a tender embrace or a still-life with sensuous qualities, throughout history, artists have used canvas and oil to capture the beauty and passion of love. While the best ...

Ever been at a museum and wondered how a centuries-old painting ended up right in front of your face? Wonder no longer; architecture and history of art professor Jodie Cranston’s website has you ...