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!

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.

Exploring how Pinocchio's Daring Journey at Disneyland, Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, and modernist artist Marcel Duchamp fit togeth

I want to put my art historian sleuthing skills to work at one of the happiest places on Earth, searching for all the specific artistic and