Anastasiia Kirpalov

Some archaeologists and museum experts believe it is unethical to display actual remains of bodies discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Still life has been a cornerstone of art history, evolving from meticulously detailed Baroque paintings to modern abstract interpretations.

The strangest colors in art history can be produced from gross and unsafe substances like cow urine, crushed bugs, or radioactive materials.

Obsidian was the first form of glass known to mankind. Over the centuries, humans mastered the production of colored glass art from minerals and chemicals.

These misunderstood works of art—from Rothko to Caravaggio—challenge perceptions, revealing hidden meanings and emotional depths long overlooked by generations of art lovers.

Caravaggio’s painting style, which manipulated the contrast between highlights and intense shadows, later became known as Tenebrism.

Donatello was one of the first creatives to adopt the principles of Ancient Roman art to the Christian imagery of his era.

Orthodox icon painters use a complex mix of perspectives to construct visual hierarchies and multi-story narratives.