ancient art

Ethiopian artist, Ethiopia, detail of Shield, 19th - 20th century. Brass, cloth, and animal hide. Collection of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass. Photo by Nia Bowers.
A Must-See African Metal Arts Exhibit: “Peace, Power & Prestige”
The arrival of a traveling exhibition entitled Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts in Africa comes as no surprise. Represented in everything from jewelry and weaponry to currency and identity,…
Brand stands for a photo with the bronze statue
1st Century Bacchus Statue Recovered 50 Years After Theft
After half a century, the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais has been reunited with a first-century Bacchus statue. First unearthed by archeologists in 1894 at the Roman Vertillum site, the bronze figure…
Interior View of Museo Ninfeo. Photo by Christopher Siwicki.One can see glass covered sections of floor scattered through the museum that reveal archeological sites
At Museo Ninfeo Visitors Walk Through Ruins of Luxury Roman Garden
Roman ruins are not normally found in the buildings of insurance companies. Yet in the Rome headquarters of Enpam—the National Insurance and Assistance Body for Doctors and Dentists—visitors descend…
Image of japanese silk braiding in progress. With yellow and two shades of blue silk threads
KUMIHIMO: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO
The first exhibition in the U.S. exploring the history and art of Japanese silk braiding, or kumihimo (“braided cords”), the JAPAN HOUSE touring exhibition is produced by Yusoku Kumihimo Domyo (DOMYO…
Coffered pattern mosaic, 1st century BC.
Rarely Seen Ancient Mosaics on Show in Rome
Mosaics adorned the floors, walls, and ceilings of public and domestic buildings. The best mosaics go beyond mere decoration; they are masterpieces of design and execution.
The Colosseum today. Photo by Chris Siwicki
A New Floor for Rome’s Colosseum: What You Need to Know
In December 2020, a competition was announced to design a new floor for the famous ancient arena. The winning entry, announced in May 2021, is by the Italian engineering practice Milan Ingegneria.
a line of of marble busts receding into the distance.
Ancient Art Returns to Public View in Rome
One of the most important private collections of antiquities, hidden away for decades, is being put on public display once again.
Reproduction of Lascaux artwork in Lascaux II
What Does Cave Art Tell Us About Early Humans?
More recent cave painting discoveries, like a 2014 revelation of cave art in Indonesia, believed to be at least 36,000 years old, have altered our understanding of early humans altogether.