There was a wide eighteenth-century market for images of various kinds. By Sheila O’ConnellFormer Curator of British...
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Picture this: a warm evening in Phoenix, Arizona. The sun has dipped below the horizon, but instead...
In the history of sciences, the role of Leonardo da Vinci’s work is of fundamental importance. By...
Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. Introduction An adjunct lecturer at...
Artists documented the resilience of locals in the face of freezing winters and food shortages. Introduction On...
Even if you’ve never seen Italian leather furniture in real life, you’ll surely have heard of it....
We cannot help but wonder, what is he thinking? And why is he smiling? Introduction One of...
The usurer, the banker, grew richer and richer. By Tim ParksBritish Novelist “With usura,” wrote Ezra Pound:...
We consulted an AI, the famous ChatGPT, about the impact or influence of AIs in the world...
From body snatching to Photoshop and virtual reality, the techniques of medical illustration have evolved. By Dr....
How a feathered serpent god presided over a forgotten golden age of Mexican art. When the curator...
These mediums provided essential communication during the First World War. Introduction Heeding the call from artist Charles...
The daguerreotype was the first practice of photography to become popular in the United States. In 1848,...
A history of the transformations of judicial and societal views of money-related crime and counterfeiting. By Olivier...
The problem was that there were no reliable tests for fakes. Forgeries were so commonplace that everyone...
Commerce, then as now, could make individuals wealthy enough to make lavish displays of piety. Introduction The...
He capitalized on the Great Fire and used it as an opportunity to purchase large quantities of...
Engraved gems, especially glass ones, created a connection between the recipients and politicians. Introduction This article is...
Visual teaching tools used by missionaries for converting the Indigenous population of Central Mexico to Christianity. Introduction...
Architecture is a timeless testament to human ingenuity, reflecting the evolution of societies and cultures throughout history....
The style and iconography of this sarcophagus reflects the transformed status of Christianity. Christianity becomes Legal By...
A denigrating procedure was part of a “guest worker” agreement. Introduction In Border Wash—after Leonard Nadel, 1956 (2019), a...
Exploring Anna Atkins’ efforts among her naturalist peers with the world’s first photography book. By Dr. Paige...
Possible sources for propaganda messages appearing on gems in the Middle and Late Roman Republic. Introduction It...
Examining contextual evidence to redress the erasure of Black people from the historical record. Introduction The unprecedented...
The carved ivory in Pompeii was found in a place far from its place of production. Introduction...
Stones and crystals have been used for healing and protection around the world for hundreds of years....
Language has always played a significant role in the artistic expression of cultures around the world. For...
Examining the characteristics of Victorian culture and the reasons for its decline. Perhaps the most characteristic and...
Individuals negotiating and defining identity on the African continent. Introduction Throughout history, art has been used to...