John Currin's art blends satire, hyperrealism, and classical techniques, drawing from varied sources to create a dialogue between the unusual and the beautiful. His work merges elements of Old Master ...

Defined by the men in their lives, women in ancient Rome were valued mainly as wives and mothers. Although some were allowed more freedom than others, there was always a limit, even for the ...

To help the women navigate issues of copyright and compensation ... that I would one day get an income out of it while also ...

Archaeologist Dean Snow's research suggests that the first artists may have been women, challenging traditional beliefs. Janine Burke explains the findings, which analyze ancient handprint art, and ...

An international team of experts identified “a woman with abnormal breast morphology” in the 500-year-old masterpiece using a ...

This book examines the daily lives of Roman women by focusing on the mundane and less celebrated ... Arctos Eve D'Ambra is chair and professor of art at Vassar College. She is the author of Roman Art ...

President Theodore Roosevelt was inspired by the artistic merit of ancient coins and sought to change the look of American coinage. In 1905 he asked famous sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create ...

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The former physical therapist-turned-artist reimagines Demeter and other mythological figures in modern New York City scenes ...

And the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has just appointed Joe Hisaishi, famed Japanese composer of film and video scores, as ...

Tai chi is a yoga-like practice that involves slow, gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind and controlled breathing.