Fine Art Today

The sudden burst and influx of French Impressionism into the hearts and minds of American artists at the turn of the 20th century is a well documented phenomenon that resulted in several generations of fantastic painters, particularly in California.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is offering patrons a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view works by Michelangelo Caravaggio — specifically, the last two paintings the artist ever produced.

A selection of some of the most iconic European paintings and sculptures from The Phillips Collection is currently being exhibited in Texas this summer. What are the highlights, and where can you find them?

An upcoming American Art Sale is boasting many fresh-to-the-market paintings that are causing collectors to turn their heads. Which house, and what lovely works highlight the auction? Find out here.

In this ongoing series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week you’re in for a treat as we highlight Fine Art Connoisseur magazine’s recent photo-essay.

In this ongoing series for Fine Art Today, we take a longer look at the history and features of a soon-to-be-available artwork of note. This week we feature an outstanding example of modern expressionism.

From childhood, artist Bill Suys was nurtured with a simple principle: have no excuses, work hard, and the rest will come. His mother and...

Everyone has one, so everyone is interested, to a lesser or greater degree. I'm referring to the face. Artists have been depicting faces for millennia, sometimes flatteringly and sometimes frankly, but always with the understanding that every viewer has a direct connection with the subject—and also a way of assessing the rendition's accuracy.

What’s the story behind America’s romance with 19th-century French art?

Teachers and parents of aspiring young artists will want to attend the world’s first Atelier Art Education Day in New York City. Who are the esteemed sponsors to be on hand, and when? Details here!