The article explores the Volcano School of artists in late 19th century Hawaii, who painted vivid and dramatic scenes of volcanic eruptions, particularly focusing on Kīlauea. Led by artists like Jules Tavernier and D. Howard Hitchcock, these paintings capture the beauty and devastation of nature’s wonders. Despite being predominantly non-native Hawaiian artists, their works continue to influence landscape painting today.

The article explores the revolutionary impact of the Dadaism movement on art in the early twentieth century. Named after gibberish nonsense, Dadaism challenged traditional definitions of art and was a response to the societal norms of the time, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. Artists like Hannah Höch, Marcel Duchamp, and Max Ernst helped spread the movement worldwide, pushing the boundaries of what art could be. By questioning the value of objects and redefining art, Dadaism paved the way for modern artists to express themselves freely on various platforms.