At Large

The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens reconstructed between the late 19th century and today.
The Acropolis As We Know It Today Never Existed

The Acropolis of Athens is often seen as a symbol of the city’s ancient and wonderous past. The Parthenon, constructed in the 5…

Pilgrimage to Cythera, c. 1718–1719, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin
What is The Rococo?
Early eighteenth-century France saw the emergence of Rococo style—an offshoot of the Baroque movement. Also called late baroque, Rococo artwork, architecture, and decor maintained the exuberance and…
Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island. These moai were restored in the 1990's by a Japanese research team after a cyclone knocked them over in the 1960's.
Climate Change Reveals New Moai Statue on Easter Island

Last week there was an exciting discovery on the remote volcanic …

Terracotta votives from the sanctuary of Minerva Medica, between 4th to 1st centuries BC.
New Capitoline Museums Exhibit Will Delight Archaeologists, Not Tourists

‘Rome of the Republic: The Story of Archaeology’ is a new exhibition at the Capitoline Museums in Rome. On display are fragments of the pediment of Temple A in…

Daniel's Brain, Sagittal MRI view of a neurologist's MRI. Courtesy Elizabeth Jameson
Neuroaesthetics: How Art is Scientifically Proven to Help Brain Health
Research shows that art is not just a fundamental aspect of our humanity, but also essential to our well-being.
Giorgione allegorical painting of a nude female figure drawing water from a well while figures behind her play instruments in the grass
How Pastoral Landscapes Paved the way for Cottagecore
The contemporary pastoral reverie known as cottagecore is one of the visual trends that has defined 2020.
Glass art by Dale Chihuly at an extensive exhibition at Kew Gardens, London, in 2005
Master of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly

Master of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly, a documentary about the world-renowned…

J.M.W Turner, Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway (1844). Oil on canvas, 91 × 121.8 cm (36 × 48.0 in). National Gallery, London
J.M.W. Turner: Britain's Greatest Maritime Painter

J.M.W Turner is known for his unique form and prodigious talent; he is known as one of the greatest British painters of all time. …