The Art of Jewels: Spinel, The Ruby Impersonator
The spinel, also known as the balas ruby, was first derived from the historic region of Badakshan in Central Asia. These beautiful gemstones usually...
Maya M. Tola 30 December 2023
History
The Art of Polish Film Posters
The emergence of the poster as a fresh, creative medium was a timely episode in an unfolding age of consumer expendability. In an era of conveyor...
Jon Kelly 19 December 2023
Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration
As a child of the Great Migration, Jacob Lawrence was well placed to undertake such a mammoth task in detailing the journey from the rural South that...
Wendy Gray 18 December 2023
The Most Beautiful Anatomical Theaters in Italy
Anatomical theaters were one of the most important institutions in the history of medicine. They were used for teaching anatomy classes at...
Zuzanna Stańska 11 December 2023
The Most Beautiful Police Station Entrance: The Giacometti Hall
The first thing that might come to mind when you think about a police station is probably not the view you would get when you arrive at Urania Police...
Sabrina Kurmann 11 December 2023
Redemption of Sins: Frescoes in Florentine Family Chapels
Renowned for its artistic flourishing, Renaissance Florence saw prominent families investing their fortunes into the city’s artistic...
Nikolina Konjevod 30 November 2023
The History of Folding Screens—A Stunning Exhibition in Milan
The exhibition, Paraventi: Folding Screens from the 17th to 21st Centuries at Milan’s Fondazione Prada, will be on view until February 22nd,...
Lisa Scalone 23 November 2023
31 Women: Peggy Guggenheim And Her Groundbreaking Exhibition
Perhaps one the most influential women in shaping the art world of the 20th century, Peggy Guggenheim held an exhibition in 1943 that was to be...
Nina Relf 22 November 2023
The Evolution of Art During the Fall of Rome
The Fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE was a pivotal moment in history, signifying the end of a dominant civilization that had reigned...
Maya M. Tola 16 October 2023
Red Porphyry: Symbol of Imperial Power
Red porphyry is a rare dense stone from a remote quarry in the Egyptian desert. It bears a striking red and purple hue that commanded great interest...
Maya M. Tola 12 October 2023
All That Glitters: The Gold Jewelry of the Etruscans
The elusive Etruscans left behind a rich legacy of gold craftsmanship that was among the most advanced in the ancient Mediterranean world. While the...
Maya M. Tola 9 October 2023
The Medici Dynasty. Rich Sinners or Saintly Rulers?
The Medici family was definitely one of the richest dynasties in Renaissance Italy and perhaps they were the most influential patrons of the arts in...
James Wray 2 October 2023
