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BLOSSOMS IN BRUSHSTROKES: FLOWER SYMBOLISM IN ART

Artists have been drawn to flowers for centuries due to their bright colors, natural beauty and ephemeral quality. Join us on this exploration of the symbolism of flowers throughout art history.

Five Things You Didn’t Know about the Evoluti...

From prehistoric to modern art and beyond, the female figure has been a ...

Provenance and the Art Market

Controversies of the Art World Elgin Marbles. c. 447-438 B.C.E.. The B...

Blossoms in Brushstrokes: Flower Symbolism in...

Have you ever wondered if there’s more behind those roses your beau brou...

Luxurious Aesthetics: Minimalism vs. Maximalism

Both bold aesthetic trends and "philosophies," minimalism and maximalism...

M.S. Rau's TEFAF Debut

"TEFAF transcends mere commercial transactions, distinguishing ...

Matisse the Printmaker: Monotypes, Goldfish a...

Grand Paysage, Mont Alban by Henri Matisse. M.S. Rau. Matisse's Art...

Secret Messages

Decoding Symbolism in Masterpieces

A Virtual Exhibition

In this virtual exhibition, we invite you to explore four of the most remarkable works ever featured in our gallery, diving into the hidden symbols they hold.

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