Stories in Art:
A searchable database of paintings that tell stories.

'Stories in Art' is a searchable database of paintings and sculptures that tell ancient stories. This project was created as a means to explore works of art that are linked by the stories they depict, and to illuminate the work of art by retelling the story. Similarities and differences become apparent as we compare depictions of the same story by several artists. It is my hope that the visitor will 'discover' a new painting by its connection to a familiar scene, and that the visitor will learn simply by looking, comparing and contrasting. Click here to Explore Stories in Art.

Stories in Art: Connections

'Stories in Art: Connections' is a series of pages that take a deeper look at paintings that tell stories, and stories that are told in paintings. This is a work in progress.

Looking at Stories: examining one story at a time, starting with the stories in Genesis
Comparing Stories: identifying similarities and differences in two related stories.
Images of Stories: comparing an artists' variations on a theme, or several artists' take on a story
Sources of Stories: reading the original story in an ancient text