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Under the Eastern Roman Byzantine Empire, paintings and other popular art forms flourished as the artists of the time discovered new mediums and forms. The empire reigned from the 4th […]
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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.
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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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Continue ReadingWhy The Mona Lisa Is Such a Fascinating Painting
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 […]
Continue ReadingMost Expensive Art Around The World
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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