Mia Forbes
Mia is a contributing writer from London, with a passion for literature and history. She holds a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge. Both at work and at home, Mia is surrounded by books, and enjoys writing about great works of fiction and poetry. Her first translation is due to be published next year.
Articles by Mia Forbes
Giorgio Vasari: 11 Facts About The Father of Art HistoryGiorgio Vasari shaped the Italian Renaissance with scandalous gossip & gorgeous paintings. Here are 11 facts about the father of art history.
18 Famous Renaissance Artists – Essential Art HistoryArt experienced radical and unprecedented development during the Renaissance. These are some of the most important Renaissance artists and painters.
Art experienced radical and unprecedented development during the Renaissance. These are some of the most important Renaissance artists and painters.
12 Powerful Roman Emperor Names Still Used TodayWhat are the most popular ancient Roman Emperor names still used today?
What are the most popular ancient Roman Emperor names still used today?
11 Facts About Tintoretto You Should KnowTintoretto is one of Venice’s most important figures, and played a key role in the development of Renaissance art. Read on to find out more.
Tintoretto is one of Venice’s most important figures, and played a key role in the development of Renaissance art. Read on to find out more.
10 Things You Need to Know About Matthias GrünewaldOne of the most unique painters of his time, Matthias Grünewald rejected Renaissance trends for his own style. Read on to learn more.
One of the most unique painters of his time, Matthias Grünewald rejected Renaissance trends for his own style. Read on to learn more.
The Djoser Pyramid In Egypt: 10 Facts on The First PyramidThe world’s oldest stone structure, the Djoser Pyramid, recently reopened after years of renovation. This article lays out all the facts you need to know about the important ancient monument.
NFT Digital Artwork: What Is It and How It’s Changing the Art World?NFT mania has recently taken the art world by storm, with a single JPG fetching a record sum of $69m. This article explores this brave new world of digital artwork.
NFT mania has recently taken the art world by storm, with a single JPG fetching a record sum of $69m. This article explores this brave new world of digital artwork.
11 Most Expensive American Furniture Sales in the Last 10 YearsFrom treasure hunting in colonial mansions to skyrocketing bids for masterpieces, the American Furniture market is more dynamic and exciting than you might expect! Read on to discover more.
9 Famous Antiquities Collectors from HistoryAncient art and artifacts have entranced collectors for centuries. This article explores nine of the most interesting collectors of antiquities, from Renaissance noblemen to Hollywood actresses.
Ancient art and artifacts have entranced collectors for centuries. This article explores nine of the most interesting collectors of antiquities, from Renaissance noblemen to Hollywood actresses.
11 Most Expensive Watches Sold At Auction In The Past 10 YearsAlthough we have phones to tell us the time, demand for luxury watches has not diminished. This article examines the most expensive watches sold at auction in the past decade.
11 Most Expensive Jewelry Auction Results in the last 10 YearsThe past decade has witnessed the sale of some truly phenomenal jewelry at auction, often for inconceivable prices. This article reveals the 11 most expensive pieces and their history.
The past decade has witnessed the sale of some truly phenomenal jewelry at auction, often for inconceivable prices. This article reveals the 11 most expensive pieces and their history.
11 Most Expensive Comic Illustrations Auctioned in the Last 10 YearsThis article reveals the eleven most expensive comic illustrations sold at auction over the past ten years. Read on to discover more about these interesting pieces of art.
This article reveals the eleven most expensive comic illustrations sold at auction over the past ten years. Read on to discover more about these interesting pieces of art.