Visual Arts Chapters

What does it mean when we say "art is in the eye of the beholder?" How have artists' subjects changed over the centuries? This collection features diverse art forms (from ancient mosaics to modern cubism).

Even with limited sunlight, Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg display many medieval stained glass treasures.

Many famous examples of stained glass can be found in the cathedrals of France.

Among Italy's architectural treasures are many spectacular stained glass windows.

While dominating world trade, the Netherlands builds many churches with stained glass windows.

Britain has many medieval stained glass windows; a recent discovery, at Canterbury Cathedral, reveals use of a space frame (an engineering solution at...

The Great Depression is a time of unmatched despair with people literally starving.

Stained glass windows tell stories of the Bible and saints to illiterate people.

The damaged Mayflower finds land, but continues south in order to reach the intended destination.

Vincent begins to study art, while falling in love with his cousin (who does not love him).

Unknown monks and artists still stun us with their beautiful drawings.

The Sullivan Brothers give their all, and live-on in posters which remind U.S. citizens to give the war effort all they can.

From the age of 5 to 15, Beatrix spends summers in Scotland where she falls in love with nature.

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