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Ancient Statues Standing Tall

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged tall statues
Ancient Statues Standing Tall

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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Florence’s Most Famous Art Works

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Florence art
Florence’s Most Famous Art Works

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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The Story Behind The Monuments Men

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Monuments Men
The Story Behind The Monuments Men

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

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Important Artworks Of The Pre-Raphaelites

Posted on March 23, 2020August 20, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
Important 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

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The Art of the Byzantine Empire Revealed

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Art, Byzantine Art
The 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

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Indian Art Styles Still Popular Today

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
Indian 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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The Oldest Cave Paintings Across The World

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
The Oldest Cave Paintings Across The World

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

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The Unseen: History’s Overlooked Female Artists

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
The 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…)

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Fayum Mummy Portraits – Solving the Mystery

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
Fayum 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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Famous Roman Artists

Posted on July 22, 2019September 21, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
Famous Roman Artists

Rome was always known for its art, and the streets of Rome were overflowing with art of all shapes, sizes, and varieties, making it a hub of both comm

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