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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, 2019October 22, 2021 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, 2019November 29, 2021 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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Why The Mona Lisa Is Such a Fascinating Painting

Posted on June 10, 2019November 5, 2021 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
Why 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

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Most Expensive Art Around The World

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Ancient Art, Art, expensive art, modern art
Most 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 some

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5 of History’s Greatest Art Forgery Stories

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Art, artists, forgery
5 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 k

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7 Exceptional Artworks from Ancient Egypt

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Ancient Art, Art, Egypt
7 Exceptional Artworks from Ancient Egypt

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. Wh

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4 Valuable Masterpieces That Were Rediscovered

Posted on October 23, 2018September 7, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
4 Valuable Masterpieces That Were Rediscovered

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 m

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The Six Different Types of Viking Art Styles

Posted on October 23, 2018October 6, 2021 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient Art
The 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

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