According to UBS’s Art Market Report, there were almost 300 international art shows in 2018 across every continent, with about 52% of the fairs in Europe.
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Baroque and Rococo Art compared: The Masculine and the Feminine
The Baroque and Rococo art movements began in Europe and have notable similarities. Both are recognized for their elaborate decoration and attention to detail.
Who were Sir John Everett Millais and the Pre-Raphaelites?
Millais (1829-1896) was only eleven years old when he was accepted into Britain’s Royal Academy Schools. He was born in Southampton, England but raised by a wealthy family native to the small channel island of Jersey.
Top 10 Greek Antiquities Sold In The Last Decade
In the last decade, some of the rarest Greek sculptures, jewels, and armor from different eras have sold. Below, we’ll introduce you to some of the most culturally interesting gems of Greek antiquity in recent auctions.
Top 10 African & Oceanic Art Sold in the Last Decade
African art encompasses the works by native Africans while Oceanic art covers the work by natives of the Pacific islands.
5 Lesser-Known Wonders of the Ancient World
Many of the so-called Seven Wonders of the Ancient World collapsed into rubble a long time ago, such as the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, both of which were destroyed by earthquakes.
How Ancient Egyptians Lived and Worked in the Valley of Kings
The men who prepared the tombs in the Valley of the Kings used a collaborative process to decorate one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
Christian Schad: Important facts about the German artist and his work
The German painter Christian Schad, born in 1894, was one of the most important representatives of the art movement Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity).
Many Faces: Art Nouveau’s Themes and Influences
Art Nouveau is a style that was widespread in Europe from the 1890s to World War I. It was known as a total art style because it didn’t only appear in paintings. Art Nouveau permeated architecture, textiles, lighting, advertisements, glasswork and more.
Get Your Digits on James Bond’s Classic Ride from Goldfinger
Have you ever wanted to don a perfectly-fitted tuxedo, sip a martini (shaken, not stirred) and then slip off into the night in your sleek, silver Aston Martin DB5?