Five intriguing art-history facts about Disneyland that may surprise even the most devoted Disney fan

Discussion of how 19th-century artist Howard Pyle shaped the look of Pirates (including at Disneyland!)

The female pirate Redd in Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland traces back to Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two legendary pirates.

The "Aztec gold" in Pirates of the Caribbean loosely borrows from actual Aztec art and mythology

Disney California Adventure's Redwood Creek Challenge Trail has some delightful connections to Redwoods National and State Parks

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway reminds me of everyone’s favorite Post-impressionist Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh

How I put art history to work in the world

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

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.

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!

What does a painting of a sassy, partially nude, and probably inebriated red-headed pirate have to do with art history and Disneyland?

Focus on the hidden art references at Disneyland is an excellent way to get people excited about art history.