Maya M. Tola
Author
Maya Tola is a Dallas-based attorney, with a zest for art history. A time traveler at heart, Maya often finds herself consumed in the contemplation of life in antiquity. She has been sharing her infectious enthusiasm for art and history since 2018 through her posts and articles for the DailyArt App and DailyArt Magazine. When she's not working or writing, you'll find Maya obsessing over plants, animals, and food (in no particular order).
The Beauty of Folding Screens: Namban Byōbu of Japan
Masterfully crafted into hinged leaves and enclosed within a lacquer frame, the Japanese Namban folding screens, or the Namban byōbu, contain a...
Maya M. Tola 13 August 2026
The 1,000-Year-Old Shipwreck That Revealed an Ancient Global Trade Network
The Belitung Shipwreck (or Tang Shipwreck), discovered off the coast of Belitung Island in Indonesia, is one of the most significant archaeological...
Maya M. Tola 6 August 2026
8 Famous Places You Can See Through the Eyes of Artists
Art and travel share a deeply symbiotic relationship, leading to vibrant portrayals of famous locations around the world. Artworks capture the...
Maya M. Tola 3 August 2026
Powerful Women in Paintings
The female form has been revered since time immemorial and women adorn artworks of all mediums portraying all imaginable aspects of femininity. These...
Maya M. Tola 3 August 2026
How One Stone Unlocked 2,000 Years of Ancient Egypt
The ancient monuments of Egypt remained an enigma for centuries, their intricate hieroglyphs silent and undeciphered. The language of the pharaohs...
Maya M. Tola 30 July 2026
The Story of Obsidian—How Volcanic Glass Became One of History’s Most Prized Materials
Obsidian is a unique natural glass that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. From ancient survival tools to luxury royal goods, many...
Maya M. Tola 20 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Solar Eclipse in Venice by Ippolito Caffi
Ippolito Caffi was a gifted vedutista – painter of highly detailed cityscapes – renowned for his meticulous depictions of Venice‘s...
Maya M. Tola 19 July 2026
Snuffboxes: Ornate Relics of a Bygone Era
Decorative snuff boxes were highly ornate containers for powdered tobacco, the consumption of which was a fad that swept the 17th century. By the age...
Maya M. Tola 6 July 2026
The Qutub Complex: Architecture of the Early Islamic Period in India
The Qutub Minar complex is a collection of architectural marvels located at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in New Delhi, India. The complex...
Maya M. Tola 6 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough
Originally titled A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, this iconic painting by Thomas Gainsborough was first presented at the Royal Academy exhibition of...
Maya M. Tola 6 July 2026
