The Renaissance and early modern period were both challenging and rewarding for women artists. In this period, a number of ...

"Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is more than just a pre-history of the Italian ...

Whether you admire the emotional canvases of the Italian Renaissance or get curious about contemporary art installations, art ...

Venice may play host to Italy’s most famous Carnival, but the season is celebrated across the country, often with larger-than ...

Florence is synonymous with the Italian Renaissance, making it a must-visit destination ... where you can explore the works of one of Spain’s most famous artists. Vienna’s rich artistic and musical ...

The 'birthday effect' is a phenomenon that indicates a higher chance of death on or around one's birthday. Studies have shown ...

Theatre, scene, drama, tragedy, comedy, chorus, dialogue: all these words are of Greek origin. It should not be surprising, ...

Eastlake's connection to the art world began with his career as a painter. Born in Plymouth, in 1793, he trained as an artist ...

His unique approach to painting, combining elements of Byzantine art with the Renaissance ... of his most famous works, The Burial of Count Orgath (1586-1588), is considered a masterpiece of Western ...

Café and gift shop opens at 8 a.m. weekdays. Opened in 1982, this modernist building was designed by I.M. Pei, with a focus ...

From iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace to romantic gondola rides through the canals, this ...

From viticultural stars to forgotten art enclaves, these urban centres have much to offer beyond the views from their scenic, ...