Wheat Field with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh
This analysis explores Van Gogh’s use of composition, technique, and symbolism in one of his most celebrated summer landscapes, Wheat Field with Cypresses.
Third of May 1808 by Francisco Goya
Goya’s The Third of May 1808 stands as a groundbreaking anti-war painting that defied tradition and redefined historical art. Its emotional force and stark realism continue to shape how artists confront violence and injustice.
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss is a golden masterpiece of Art Nouveau (or Jugendstil in German) that blends romance, symbolism, and Byzantine influence into one of Vienna’s most iconic works of art.
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz by El Greco
El Greco’s The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is a spiritual and visionary masterpiece that transcends Mannerism, influencing generations of artists from the Baroque to Picasso.
Early Sunday Morning by Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning captures the quiet stillness of a waking city, blending American realism with subtle symbolism and the looming tension of the Great Depression.
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks uses stark lighting, geometric simplicity, and a moody cityscape to explore themes of urban isolation and quiet disconnection. This iconic painting captures the stillness of American life at night.
Last Supper by Tintoretto
Tintoretto’s Last Supper reimagines a sacred episode with dramatic light, rich symbolism, and a focus on spiritual duality. This analysis explores the painting’s Mannerist style and hidden theological layers.
The Starry Night by Van Gogh
Perhaps this painting is just a simple landscape, however the addition of all its objects and especially the emphasis on man and nature makes it too good to be a simple landscape.
Wanderer Above a Sea of Fog by Friedrich
Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog is open to a lot of ambiguity starting with the fact that the figure illustrated has his back to the viewer, covering his unknown face. The midst of the sea of fog also covers what could lay ahead.