Some of the finest artists the world has ever seen have simply been overlooked, and subsequently forgotten because they were women.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece the Mona Lisa has been the subject of fascination for years. Her enigmatic smile, the eyes that follow you wherever you go and the fact that […]
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Stopping to think about why art is so valuable can really be confusing. Something created from relatively cheap materials, canvas and paints, can somehow change into an item worth millions. […]
Continue Reading5 of History’s Greatest Art Forgery Stories
A work of art that is particularly rare, or has been painted by a renowned artist, can come with a hefty price tag. However, you might be shocked to know […]
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