From the Mona Lisa to the American Gothic, these famous paintings don’t just grace museum walls; they offer a glimpse into ...

Art is more than paint on canvas or lines on paper. Behind many masterpieces lie mysteries, hidden meanings, and surprising details waiting to be discovered. In this article, we reveal the fascinating ...

Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott and food critic Tom Sietsema explore how food is depicted in classic works of art at D.C.'s National Gallery of Art.

In the third part of our series, we explore the final works by great artists. Salvador Dali never lost his verve for life. Photo: Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images. The title of Paul Klee’s ...

The pine tree is a symbol of endurance and resilience in Japanese art, as it stays green throughout the seasons. It represents steadfastness in the face of adversity, making it a popular motif in ...

When John Lennon wrote “Glass Onion” for the Beatles’ seminal LP The White Album, it was a response to critics and fans who sought to uncover lyrical meaning in the band’s previous albums where there ...