Cubism has immensely influenced and impacted the art world and its history. ... The contorted black and white checkers further reveal her conflicted emotions. To me, my piece is a satire on today’s ...

Support thought-provoking, quality journalism. Join The New Republic for $3.99/month. Since the Renaissance, black and white has been associated with the conceptual side of creation—with the ...

Dazzle camouflage used to save warships from enemy targeters during World War I. Now it's back in San Diego.