A new middle-grade nonfiction series about women in Mesoamerican and Latin American art and history

Learn about the golden idol in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark and its loose connection to the art of Ancient Americas.

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

Blog post exploring the influence of art history, specifically Rodin, on the Beast’s hands Disney's Beauty and the Beast

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

During the Middle Ages, heart-shaped books were deeply tied to ideas about love, memory, and the soul.

A sculpture of a feline wearing a scarf provides a glimpse into the artistry, symbolism, and beliefs of the ancient Zapotec people of Oaxaca

Is Ragnar Kjartansson's The Visitors the greatest artwork of the 21st century?

A book about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in art for young learners

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

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

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?