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War Stories Refuse To Please: The Art of Otto Dix

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 27, 2023 | The World, Visual Arts & Sculpture

In the sphere of literature and film studies, it’s not uncommon to critique portrayals of war. Certain ‘war stories’ have provoked controversy: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littel, Schindler’s List by Steven Spielberg and...

The Beauty of Stained Glass: The Aesthetics of Painting On Light

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 21, 2022 | History, Visual Arts & Sculpture

The use of light is a crucial reason why stained glass remains beautiful in the 21st century. Nestled in the windows of cathedrals; whether French, English or German, stained glass bakes the walls and floors with rainbow lights. A vast amount of stained glass is...

What Is Romanticism? Defining A Crucial Art Movement

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 1, 2021 | History

Romanticism refers to a distinct art movement from the late 18th century onwards. In this post, you will read about the key traits of Romanticism (in particular, literature) and the motivations behind the many writers, composers and painters. How To Define Romanticism...