Martin Johnson Heade: An American Original
A master of light, atmosphere and mood, the 19th-century artist is now recognized as one of this country’s great Romantic painters
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An Act of Faith and the Restorer’s Art
Just two years after a devastating earthquake, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi reopens its doors
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Brassaà: The Eye of Paris
From mist-shrouded monuments to gritty street scenes, the 20th-century photographer Brassaà created a compelling portrait of cosmopolitan life
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A Masterpiece Born of Saint Anthony’s Fire
Matthias Grünewald’s 16th-century Isenheim Altarpiece glorified suffering and offered comfort to those afflicted with a dread disease
The Many Faces of Gustave Moreau
The 19th-century French painter infused his diverse works with exoticism and poetic imagination
Tantalizing Turquoise
The brilliant blue-green gemstone, prized by admirers from ancient times to our own, commands a booming, billion-dollar market
Sculpture Blossoms in a New Garden on the Mall
The National Gallery of Art has given the people a park for all seasons and all ages
Reds versus Whites
A masterpiece in porcelain replays old struggles between Bolshevik and Czarist opponents
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Designing Women
The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum continues to expand the mission of the sisters who founded it
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Beyond the Blue: The Art of Maxfield Parrish
A master of make-believe, he enchanted millions with his own vision of paradise
In Praise of Modern Art
With a growing collection and innovative programs, the Hirshhorn museum celebrates its first 25 years
Training to Slay the Dragon
Tucson recruits learn there’s a lot more to fighting fire than just “putting the wet stuff on the red stuff”
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Seeking Mona Lisa
Temptress or icon of innocence, cult figure or cultural archetype, Leonardo’s mysterious madonna has intrigued us for 500 years
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A Painter of Angels Became the Father of Camouflage
Turn-of-the-century artist Abbott Thayer created images of timeless beauty and a radical theory of concealing coloration
Making Art Accessible
Roslyn Walker plans to extend the African museum into the classroom and send exhibits on the road
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Canada’s National Treasure
Artist Emily Carr captured the spirit of the northwest coast
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