How many saints do you recognize?

In my new YouTube video, I discuss how to recognize various well-known female saints in paintings: youtu.be/Z3U6hDQx_QY

Do you know who carries a veil, an arrow, a spiky wheel, etc.?

Check my new video about the symbolism in still life paintings: youtu.be/Idj_CUpX9ZI

It discusses the symbolic meanings of items like seashells, game, various insects, precious metals, musical instruments, and more...

Do you know the meaning of a skull, hourglass, upside-down wineglass, tobacco, playing cards, a globe, books, shells, etc. in Vanitas still life paintings?

Check my new video unraveling the symbolism in Vanitas still life paintings: youtu.be/rPilK6xjNR8

Do you know the symbolic meaning of cherries in art?

I just released the third part of my series about the symbolism of fruit in art history: youtu.be/D5VcGhCKSm4

This week’s video discusses the cherry, lemon, and pineapple.

Do you know the symbolic meaning of the strawberry in art?

I just released the second part of my series about the symbolism of fruit in art history: youtu.be/ossgG5fEEOY

This week’s video discusses the orange, strawberry, and gourd.

Check my new video about the symbolism of fruit in art history: youtu.be/76iUZU2tVYU

For example, depending on the setting, a pomegranate can refer to the change of the seasons, immortality, fertility, unity, and the Passion of Christ.

Do you know the symbolic meanings of the sunflower, daisy and narcissus in art history?

Learn more about this in my new art video: youtu.be/nPsBwSBiY-A

Want to learn more about the symbolic meaning of these flowers in art history?

I just released a video on my YouTube channel discussing the symbolism of some popular flowers: youtu.be/vRgAZwpntXo

#ArtHistory #Flowers

Do you know the meaning of these hand gestures?

I just uploaded a new video deciphering some of these common hand gestures in art history: youtu.be/hWVrz5oCt2w

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I just released a new video discussing The Haywain Triptych (c. 1516) by Hieronymus Bosch: youtu.be/-Wk3ptzxQpU

The main message by Bosch to his people was not to make evil choices, otherwise you would end up on the right side of this triptych.

#ArtHistory #Painting

I just released a video about the Ecce Homo theme (behold the man) in art history: youtu.be/ikWHBIVi_to

It's the moment that Jesus is presented by Pilate to the Jewish crowd to decide what to do with him.

#Art History #Art #Painting

Portrait of Leo X (1518) by Raphael has been restored in spectacular conditions, with gorgeous color and stunning details.

Want to learn more, check my new video about this masterpiece: youtu.be/3_7RRxooJk0

#Art History #Art #Painting

What do these portraits have in common?

They all show signs of strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes.

I just released a video about 'strabismus di Venere' during the Renaissance: youtu.be/K2vfxblUae0

#Art History #Art #Painting

Works by Hieronymus Bosch are full of symbolics and surprises.

Check my new video discussing all details in The Wayfarer (c. 1500) by Bosch: youtu.be/bqEhzTW0as0

#ArtHistory #Bosch

What is your favorite Art Nouveau piece?

I just released a video about Art Nouveau and the many related art movements: youtu.be/5SxknM5DEjs

#ArtHistory #ArtNouveau

I just released a new video about the Realism Art Movement from the middle of the 19th century: youtu.be/oZwURJgsxI0

#ArtHistory #Realism

What is he plotting?

I just released a video about Lucifer (1890) by Franz Stuck: youtu.be/KVtOmsaf_yc

The first image shows the final painting, followed by an etching and a preparatory study.

#Art #Art History #Lucifer

The basic idea of Color Theory is that the way we see a single color depends on the colors next to it.

I just released a video explaining this concept, and how it was used by the Neo-Impressionists and Fauvists: youtu.be/QanK1klTmbA

#Art History #Art #Painting

Do you know why the ox and donkey are present in Nativity scenes? Why Joseph always looks old? And why Jesus sometimes lies on the floor instead of a manger?

Check my new video about Christmas in art history: youtu.be/KUDWNV5pvDQ

#ArtHistory #Nativity #Xmas