Since tomorrow is Easter Sunday, today's "Feel Art Again" post features Illarion Pryanishnikov (1840-1894) and his "Easter Procession" (1893). 1. For 21 years (right until his death), Illarion Pryanishnikov taught at his alma mater, the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. One of his pupils was Konstantin Korovin, who was also a relative of his. The generous Pryanishnikov also paid the way for Marianne von Werefkin (a Russian painter who was later active... READ ON

In the words of reader Shann, Ron Mueck (born 1958) is a "totally awesome sculptor" whose work is "so life-like." This weekend's "Feel Art Again" post features the notoriously private Australian sculptor who rarely grants interviews, even in the days leading up to his exhibitions. Background Ron Mueck (pronounced MEW-eck) was introduced to the magic of crafting objects by hand at a young age: his German parents were toymakers. Mueck often enjoyed assisting... READ ON

Max Ernst was born on April 2, 1891, and died just one day short of his 85th birthday, on April 1, 1976. At the request of readers Peter and Lauren, today's "Feel Art Again" post features the German artist, who is considered by some to be the "purest surrealist painter." (Shown above is his 1943 "Vox Angelica.") 1. During the First World War, Max Ernst was conscripted into the Germany army to serve as an artillery engineer. The traumatic experience prompted Ernst to write... READ ON

Two hundred and fifteen years ago, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872) was born. The German painter, who was inspired by Albrecht Dürer, created a significant body of work, including his famous Picture Bible and his portrait of Clara Bianca von Quandt, shown above. 1. Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld spent 10 years in Italy, during which he was a leading member of the Brotherhood of St. Luke. The group of German and Austrian artists favored Biblical and literary themes and painted in a style... READ ON