Did you know Ariel in The Little Mermaid is influenced by Victorian art?

Ever noticed the projecting serpent heads on the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot? They relate to Teotihuacan!

How I put art history to work in the world

Moana's clothing and her connections to bark cloth (tapa) in the Pacific Islands

Writing about art history at Disneyland has been a lifelong dream—and I am finally fulfilling it

"it's a small world" at Disneyland includes an important Irish icon

How does the new Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom relate to ancient Maya king's tomb? Find out in this post about king Pakal's.

Disney concept art for Villains Land concept art leans heavily on art history, specifically German Romanticism

The portrait of Mr. Toad on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland was based on the most famous painting in the world.

This post focuses on the architecture that influenced Disneyland's Haunted Mansion exterior.

Did you know a famous castle in Switzerland inspired Prince Eric’s palace in The Little Mermaid?

This post considers the historical art and architecture references in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) as a way to understand the film

"Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America." Let's consider what this means!

Talking about how the idea was hatched for a blog series about Disney animation and Pixar films and art history!