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With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist ...
Scientists have documented and analyzed 30 inscriptions and nine images marked onto the walls of the Last Supper Room in ...
The mammal was rarely depicted in medieval art, and neither did it hold a place in heraldry. “This lack of representation ...
Focus on medieval- and early modern-themed games. Major themes in Middle Eastern history will be reviewed, from the advent of Islam to 1800 AD including art, culture, religions and politics. Students ...
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The most striking feature of her space? The walls are adorned with exquisite wallpaper from Sabyasachi’s Nilaya collection, inspired by Pichwai art and Lord Krishna’s Vrindavan tales, captured through ...
In an increasingly polarised world, the arts and humanities play a key role in sustaining democracy. They foster critical thinking, open dialogue, emotional intelligence and understanding across ...
The exhibition is staged at The Ragged School in London, and its grounding in the medieval and gothic comes from Gallacher ... they remain as rare examples of pre-Reformation art. ‘They are polychrome ...
At Art Basel Hong Kong, there’s enough artistic firepower to make even jaded collectors sit up and pay attention. The numbers don't lie: 240 exhibitors from 42 countries and territories will be on ...
A rare ring, set with sapphire, emerald and garnets and once owned by a medieval bishop, is coming to auction on March 26 sale of jewelry, silver, and objets d’art at Noonans Mayfair ...
After all, art is traditionally more than an idea or an end product; it is a testament to refined technical prowess, dedication, and intentionality. However, centuries of development in painting ...
What is the present-day importance of the Middle Ages? Many of the discussions we see in society today do not look any further back than a couple of generations at the most. This kind of short-term ...