When we consider some of the great civilisations that once reigned supreme, we tend to imagine the mighty Ancient Egyptians, or the massive, sprawling
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The ancient world was as packed with as many wonders as we have today, from incredible pieces of art to breath-taking statues of all shapes and sizes.
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The Tuscan city of Florence attracts tourists from all over the globe to come to marvel at the architecture and art found in the famous Italian city.
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It’s no secret that Adolf Hitler was an art enthusiast and that he even pursued a career in that before he became the despotic leader of Nazi German
Continue ReadingImportant Artworks Of The Pre-Raphaelites
Founded in 1848 by several artists, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood rejected many of the artistic principles that were fashionable at the time, especia
Continue ReadingThe Art of the Byzantine Empire Revealed
Under the Eastern Roman Byzantine Empire, paintings and other popular art forms flourished as the artists of the time discovered new mediums and forms
Continue ReadingIndian Art Styles Still Popular Today
Indian culture is among the oldest in the world, dating back thousands of years. The Indians, and their many belief systems, have always strived to ca
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Humans have always valued art, and while we tend to picture Picasso or Da Vinci when we think of the world’s most famous art, we often forget that o
Continue ReadingThe Unseen: History’s Overlooked Female Artists
Some of the finest artists the world has ever seen have simply been overlooked, and subsequently forgotten because they were women. (more…)
Continue ReadingFayum Mummy Portraits – Solving the Mystery
The question of what it might feel like to meet someone from ancient Egypt or Rome face to face could almost be answered by looking at the Fayum mummy
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