Here's how you sculpt a medieval statue in the 21st century
At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring ...
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A Five-Pound Hunk of the World’s Oldest Known Synthesized Pigment Was Found in Nero’s Palace
The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and its rediscovery by Renaissance ...
What Christopher Hitchens Understood About the Parthenon
The British Museum should return the ancient treasures to Greece for the sake of art, not nationalism.
Researchers Studied a 11,000-Year-Old Rock Art Motif—and Uncovered a Fascinating Story
Deep in the Colombian Amazon region of Serrania De La Lindosa, a roughly 12-mile stretch of rock is covered in a vast ...
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3300-Year-Old Palace Wall Painting Depicts Naturalistic Expression of Birds, Details Help Identify the Species
Old Palace Wall Painting Depicts Naturalistic Expression of Birds, Details Help Identify the Species The detailed painting on ...
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Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman Copies
A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...
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As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...