Art History
Belgium's New Passport Spotlights Classic Comic Characters
The design features boy reporter Tintin, the Smurfs and other beloved pop culture figures
Black Dolls Tell a Story of Play—and Resistance—in America
A new exhibition traces the toys' history from handmade cloth figures to an American Girl character
You Can Now Explore Marcel Duchamp's Personal Papers Online
A new free portal unites three archives in one virtual space, offering an unprecedented look into the artist's life and work
2,000-Year-Old Roman Bowl Discovered Intact in the Netherlands
Unearthed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, the blue glass artifact was in pristine condition
Italian Mansion With 'Priceless' Caravaggio Mural Goes Up for Sale—but Attracts No Buyers
Villa Aurora, valued at $533 million, failed to garner bids despite touting a rare ceiling fresco by the Baroque artist
An Evocative Mural on Rikers Island Will Be Moved to the Brooklyn Museum
Faith Ringgold's "For the Women’s House," which sought to inspire female inmates, will be relocated ahead of the jail complex's impending closure
Should NFTs Be Classified as Art? Wikipedia's Editors Vote 'No'
Makers of the free encyclopedia spar over the categorization for non-fungible tokens, the relatively new phenomenon sweeping the digital art world
Dismissed as a Copy for Decades, This Flemish Masterpiece Could Now Fetch Thousands
Purchased by an art historian for $90 in 1970, researchers now say the portrait might be the handiwork of the 17th-century court painter Anthony van Dyck
A Long-Overlooked Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece
The Ipogeo dei Cristallini's well-preserved tombs will open to the public as soon as summer 2022
U.S. Postage Stamp Will Honor Edmonia Lewis, a Sculptor Who Broke the Mold
As a Native American, Black and Roman Catholic woman, Lewis overcame prejudice to become a sought-after sculptor in late 19th-century Europe
Ninety-Nine Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2021
The year's most exciting discoveries include a Viking "piggy bank," a lost Native American settlement and a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf
Getting a Taste of Wayne Thiebaud
An exhibit in California examines the full, delicious spread of the American artist's work
Why Baltimore Is Poised to Become a Major Hub for Henri Matisse Fans
The Baltimore Museum of Art recently opened a research center dedicated to the French artist
Miniature by Sarah Biffin, 19th-Century Artist Born With No Arms or Legs, Exceeds Estimates at Auction
The painter forged a remarkable career as a disabled woman artist in 19th-century London
Scientists Can Determine When and Where Dutch Masters Worked by the White Paint They Used
Using a new technology, researchers say they’ve discovered a link between the chemical composition of pigments in Dutch paintings and historic conflicts
France Approves Controversial Plan to Renovate Notre-Dame Cathedral
Conservative critics have opposed the new proposal, which aims to make the Paris landmark an "even more beautiful and welcoming" place for visitors
Researchers Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Synagogue in Mary Magdalene's Supposed Hometown
The religious center is the second of its kind found in Migdal, an ancient community on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee
A Hidden Sketch Is Discovered in Rembrandt's 'Night Watch'
Researchers in the Netherlands used new scanning technologies to discover how the Baroque artist painted his most famous masterpiece
Charlottesville's Robert E. Lee Statue Will Be Melted Down, Transformed Into New Art
Officials in the Virginia city approved a bold plan for the future of the Confederate monument
Egg Yolk Gives Tempera Paint Its Enhanced Coverage and Spreadable Properties
The paint has been used throughout human history and is featured in iconic art pieces, like Michelangelo's 'Manchester Madonna'
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