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 portraits. […]
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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 commerce and […]
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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. […]
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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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Even though the ancient Egyptians had no word for art, the pieces of exceptional beauty created were inspired by their deep reverence for the gods. While this reverence was clear […]
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Humans have been creating art since before the beginning of written history, and in that span of thousands of years, there have been more than a few masterpieces that have […]
Continue ReadingThe Six Different Types of Viking Art Styles
The Norse Vikings were most well known for their war-like nature and barbarism. Their legacy in the modern times is one of a tribe of violent and cold warriors whose […]
Continue ReadingAncient Greek Works of Art
Ranging from 7th century BC to around 600 AD ancient Greek civilisation has been studied in much detail, with much information coming from their works of art. Ancient Greek art […]
Continue ReadingThe World’s Most Impressive Sculptures
People have been creating masterpieces out of stone for tens of thousands of years and while the first of these pieces may have been crude in comparison, they paved the […]
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