Great Art Explained has a number of really awesome videos about major works of art – all explained in 15 minutes. One of my favorite paintings was Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. A painting I saw numerous times when I’d go to the Art Institute of Chicago.

One of the most interesting facts about Hopper was that he would meticulously plan, design, and research every aspect of his paintings before making them. It’s also fascinating how many movie scenes and visual themes were inspired by his paintings.