What do you see when you look at a painting? You see the subject and the style of the work but also... more
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What is the Ghent Altarpiece, how was it created, and what changes did it undergo in the first 125 years... more
How did Early Netherlandish painters use different materials to create different kinds of landscapes, and how have those paintings changed... more
How does the use of different media affect the look of paint?
How were the underdrawings of Early Netherlandish paintings made and how can we see them?
Why are the oak panels of Early Netherlandish paintings good supports, and what can they tell us?
How do Early Netherlandish paintings differ from Early Italian paintings - in how they look, what they mean, and what... more
What's the story of the Cimabue Crucifix at Santa Croce, Florence? From 1966 until now.
What's the story of the Cimabue Crucifix at Santa Croce, Florence? From the thirteenth century until 1966.
How do modern and contemporary paintings reflect some of the physical aspects of Early Italian paintings? Some thoughts about engaged... more
How did Early Italian painters combine gold and paint to imitate luxury textiles?