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The Art History Behind Disney's Sleeping Beauty: A Guide through Some of NYC’s Museums
From medieval manuscripts and unicorns to renaissance landscape paintings and modern design, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is filled with nods to real art that inspired its unique look. Did you know you can see many of these artworks in person in New York City museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Morgan, and The Cloisters?
Jun 172 min read
The History of Spirit Photography and Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion is connected to early spirit photography and Spiritualism.
May 223 min read
5 Surprising Facts About Disneyland’s Art You Didn’t Know
Five intriguing art-history facts about Disneyland that may surprise even the most devoted Disney fan
Apr 92 min read
How Howard Pyle Shaped the Iconic Look of Pirates (Including at Disneyland!)
Discussion of how 19th-century artist Howard Pyle shaped the look of Pirates (including at Disneyland!)
Mar 184 min read
Beast’s Hands and Rodin’s Influence: Art History Easter Eggs in Beauty and the Beast
Blog post exploring the influence of art history, specifically Rodin, on the Beast’s hands Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Mar 134 min read
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