Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. He is among the founders of modern art and one of the most influential modern painters. However, he was also a talented writer, a teacher, an art dealer and one of the first modern travellers. In this Culture Tourist’s art history lesson, you’ll learn more about Vincent van Gogh, his life and his artworks.
Europe is home to numerous beautiful buildings designed in different styles, from the early medieval edifices to some very modern ones. I especially love the European churches because they were built in various historical styles. Still, you can also see numerous regional characteristics in them. To boost your wanderlust a bit, here are 2o most iconic churches in Europe.
Recently, I made a new rule while travelling – I am buying only edible souvenirs. So, you can imagine that now, going to Belgium for me, is a little holiday itself. Each time, I’m back with a bag full of Belgian chocolates (and a few more jogging mornings scheduled in my agenda). In this post, I compiled a short list of the best chocolate shops in Bruges, that will help you find the best Belgian chocolate shops in that charming Flemish town.
The majority of people visiting southern Spain wants to see the Flamenco performance. But, what is Flamenco actually? And what are its origins? In this article, you’ll learn more about it through a brief introduction to that art form and an interview with the Flamenco dancer, Aylin Bayaz.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I curated for you a list of the ten most beautiful artworks with the love theme. Love in Art history was a common topic, and it was inspirational to artists for centuries. From kissing to just gazing at each other, love is still an inspiration in art.
Art history is full of beautiful paintings with a winter theme. The whiteness of snow, muted winter light and almost a monochromatic palette fascinated painters since the Middle Ages. A year ago, I curated a winter-themed Art Blogmas. Since it was pretty successful, I’m sharing the 20 most beautiful winter-themed paintings in this article dedicated to winter in art.
Have you ever wondered how artists travelled in the past? How did they deliver their artworks, and how far did they go? The time of the Renaissance was marked by travelling, Great Geographical Discoveries, and the rebirth of Classical antique art. It’s surprising to find out how quickly one got to know artist’s work far away, even before the Internet or motor vehicles. But also how difficult it was for artists to travel. However, despite all the difficulties, those Renaissance artists were some of the first culture tourists in the world.
Summer was a frequent motif in many paintings throughout history. Starting in the Roman times, it was especially popular to show some of the allegories of different seasons in Renaissance and Baroque art. To celebrate the start of Summer here at the Culture Tourist, we curated some of the most beautiful paintings with a Summer theme in Art History for you. Enjoy!
The Old Continent is filled with history, rich heritage and many beautiful monumental buildings. When travelling around it, you’ll often hear some interesting stories about them. To give you just a glance of them, we compiled here a list with some of the most interesting European myths and legends worth knowing about.