Masterpiece Story: Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí
Passeig de Gràcia, 43, Barcelona. There’s an unavoidable house at this address: the Casa Batllò, a symbol of the Catalan capital. It is one of...
Tommy Thiange 25 June 2024
Architecture
Konark Temple: The Celestial Chariot of the Hindu Sun God
Nestled on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent in Konark, Odisha, India, the Konark Sun Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to the Hindu...
Maya M. Tola 20 June 2024
Modern Living – Sonneveld House in Rotterdam
Visit the Sonneveld House Museum with us! It is one of the best-preserved examples of the Nieuwe Bouwen style, the Dutch branch of the International...
Joanna Kaszubowska 29 May 2024
Carlo Scarpa: The Modern Son of Venice
When you think of Venice you probably first see Piazza San Marco in your mind’s eye. Then some canals and gondolas, or maybe the other way around.
Joanna Kaszubowska 29 May 2024
7 Things You Should Know About Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, born in Venice in 1720 but later adopted by Rome, emerged as a preeminent illustrator of archaeological antiquities...
Celia Leiva Otto 18 April 2024
Colors Shimmering in the Light: Islamic Mosaics Panorama
One of the most characteristic aspects of early Islamic architecture all over the world is the abundant use of mosaics, both in secular and religious...
Magda Michalska 10 April 2024
The Art of Mihrab – Little Masterpieces of Islamic Art
What is a mihrab? It’s a typically semi-circular niche in a mosque. It’s usually inserted in the center of a Quibla wall, the wall which points...
Magda Michalska 10 April 2024
Living the Dream – Movie-Inspired Interiors
Sometimes when you watch a really good movie, wouldn’t you like to stay in that world for a bit longer? To walk around and really experience...
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 April 2024
Chilling Beauty: Exploring Europe’s Bone Churches
From the ancient period through the 18th century, European Catholics and Orthodox Christians displayed and maintained bones of the deceased to honor...
Julia Bourbois 28 March 2024
All You Need to Know About the Duomo of Florence
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Duomo of Florence, along with Giotto’s Campanile and Baptistery of Saint John are designated UNESCO...
Maya M. Tola 28 March 2024
The Parthenon of Athens: Ancient Greek Mythology and Architecture
Mythology encompasses a vast realm within Ancient Greek history. Equally extensive is the utilization of mythological figures in ancient Greek art.
Rachel Witte 28 March 2024
Exploring the Tomb Raider Temple – Ta Prohm in Cambodia
Nicknamed as the Tomb Raider Temple, Ta Prohm along with the Bayon and the Angkor Wat tamples are among the most visited sites in northern Cambodia.
Maya M. Tola 28 March 2024
