Themes in Art History | Obelisk Art History
Explore the ideas that bind centuries together through art, from puppetry to pyramids, sunsets to symmetry.
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Histories — Themes in Art | Obelisk Art History
Check out artworks about Histories, and discover more themes through art history.
Beauty — Themes in Art - Obelisk Art History
Check out 15 artworks about Beauty, and discover more themes through art history.
Landscape Painting — Themes in Art | Obelisk Art History
Check out 50 artworks about Landscape Painting, and discover more themes through art history.
Eyes — Themes in Art - Obelisk Art History
Check out 10 artworks about Eyes, and discover more themes through art history.
Love — Themes in Art - Obelisk Art History
Love. From the sweet naiveté of a Pre-Raphaelite sonnet to the burning lusts of Egon Schele, love abides. Love blesses us and it hurts us, and no one is more inspired than a wounded or love-drunk artist. A Huguenot on St Bartholomew's Day John Everett Millais, 1852.
Death in Art — Themes in Art - Obelisk Art History
Death is one of the most pervasive themes in art history. While many artworks celebrate afterlives in heaven or hell, death is most often referenced as a grim reminder of numbered days, and a powerful motivator to live well while you can.
Nature in Art History | Obelisk Art History
Nature brings the rediscovery of solitude and the awe of the unknown. Natural art may not always be in vogue, but we always go back to nature when we need it. Explore great artworks depicting Nature from 40,000 BCE to the present day.
Flowers — Themes in Art - Obelisk Art History
Check out 50 artworks about Flowers, and discover more themes through art history.