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Posted: October 3rd, 2008, 2:05am CDT
The 13th-century master who painted what has been listed by UNESCO as one of the world's finest collections of medieval frescoes at the Boyana church on the outskirts of Sofia has finally been identified.
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Posted: October 1st, 2008, 9:10am CDT
Officials in Ostia Antica hope that the decade-long restoration of four dwellings will focus new attention on this once-bustling port west of Rome.
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Posted: September 29th, 2008, 3:47pm CDT
Attempting to nurse my wounded Boston sports ego back to health, I slowly convinced myself that it couldn't get any worse. It was 10:58 on Monday morning and I somehow man¬aged to work up enough courage to make the walk to art history class. The series of events that came next happened without warning.
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Posted: September 25th, 2008, 4:03am CDT
At 81, Mexican muralist Diego Rosales, whose works are on exhibit in South Miami, remembers with matter-of-fact clarity the day a fortuitous encounter changed his life forever.
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Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 10:38pm CDT
The Flagellation of Christ 1550. Titian (ca.1485-1576/Italian) Oil on Canvas. Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy. ATHENS.-
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Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 8:40pm CDT
Why leave Venice for Padua? Here are three good reasons: Giotto, Menabuoi, and Donatello. Padua, the historic, frescoed, and laid-back city less than half an hour from Venice, is home to the Scrovegni Chapel, the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, and the Duomo and Baptistry of St. John — all of which offer must-see art and architecture. "Giotto came to Padua as the most celebrated painter of his ...
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Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 1:32pm CDT
This maestro connects with today’s youth via a new DVD on basic art education – done MTV style!
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 7:33am CDT
Ten years later, Toledo’s heart still belongs to the Valentine Theatre. But other shows in town put a spotlight on philanthropists who have the whole community at heart as well. The ValentinE Theatre’s 10th anniversary gala, featuring The Manhattan Transfer and sponsored by National City and the Delp Co. was Saturday night. And it was a booming success, bringing in "the largest net yet, at ...
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Posted: September 19th, 2008, 9:05pm CDT
Lahaina remains a powerful tourist draw. It is convenient to the resort enclave of Kaanapali just to the north, but no matter where on Maui people are staying, they inevitably make a pilgrimage to Lahaina for at least one day. Forum: Share your Lahaina favorites
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Posted: September 14th, 2008, 8:28am CDT
He was one of America's most successful and famous artists when, in 1970, he killed himself. His tragic death sparked a bitter legal battle between his daughter, aged 19, and her father's estate.