The Illusion of Motion: Sculpting Fabric in Marble
Friday, April 12, 2024
In a recent online showcase, an exquisite sculpture has captivated viewers, yet the images posted scarcely capture the f...
Continue readingAllegory of the Nile, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini , 17th Century, terracotta, Italy, Veneto, Venice, Ca dOro
Friday, April 12, 2024
In the world of art, few names command as much reverence and admiration as Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Italian sculptor wh...
Continue readingAn Australian mathematician cracked the code of a famous 3,700 year old Babylonian clay tablet revealing that they were doing more accurate trigonometry nearly 1,500 years before the Greeks.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Dr. Daniel Mansfield and his team at the University of New South Wales in Australia have just made an incredible discove...
Continue readingMagnificent Roman floor mosaic of the Villa Romana del casale in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy, lies a treasure trove of ancient art and archit...
Continue readingBridging Millennia in a Single Frame
Friday, April 12, 2024
Two images, centuries apart, yet remarkably similar, are captured in one frame, offering a unique perspective on Lincoln...
Continue readingUnveiling the Haunting Beauty of The Kiss of Death
Thursday, April 11, 2024
In the heart of Poblenou Cemetery in Barcelona lies a captivating yet chilling masterpiece known as The Kiss of Death. C...
Continue readingThe Valsgärde Helmet (7-8th C.) features a prominent crest which terminates in an animal head just over the brow of the face-guard.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Valsgärde Helmet, an exquisite artifact from the 7th to 8th century, exemplifies the zenith of early medieval metalw...
Continue readingTintagel Castle: A Gateway to the Past in Cornwall's Rugged Cliffs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Perched precariously on the cliffs of North Cornwall, the ruins of Tintagel Castle are steeped in legend and history. Da...
Continue readingGiant Sequoias as Gateways: The Mariposa Grove’s Living Monuments in 1879
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Nestled within the serene expanse of Yosemite National Park’s Mariposa Grove, a horse-drawn cart quietly passes through ...
Continue reading“Blessed Ludovica Albertoni”, marble - Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1674)
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Within the hallowed corners of the Church of San Francesco a Ripa in Rome lies a marble creation that transcends time an...
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