Tagore’s pan-Asian outlook drew inspiration from art across the wider continent, in particular Japanese ink-wash painting, which contributed to the dream-like quality of the Bengal School images. Abdur Rahman Chughtai’s Endless Journey; Chinese Girl exemplifies this fusion of Eastern influences. According to Nishad Avari, Head of Sale, South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art, ‘The movement had

The artists stayed in the village of Barbizon, which was situated between the plains and the forest, offering them a choice of vistas. ‘They were the first artists to paint en plein air,’ says the specialist. ‘Thanks to technical developments in paint manufacturing, there was no longer any need to mix up pigments in the

The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe By Taylor McCall Reaktion BooksISBN: 978 1 78914 681 3 There is a myth that medieval Europeans did not understand human anatomy and did not perform human dissections. Taylor McCall’s new book definitively disproves that and has the images to back it up. It examines various illustrations related

The international art fair circus is on the move again, testing the relative strengths and weaknesses of the world’s premier cities as places to see, buy and sell serious contemporary art. After Frieze Seoul in September, October’s major stops are the 20th anniversary edition of Frieze London, followed the next week by the second iteration

The Yale University Art Gallery introduced its newest exhibition, “Ornament,” to highlight the translation and adaptation of visual decoration in ancient European media. Davianna Inirio 3:42 am, Oct 06, 2023 Davianna Inirio, Contributing Photographer On the dim blue walls of the Yale University Art Gallery’s newest exhibition are framed prints with curves and fine details

The newly redesigned Northern Renaissance Sculpture and Decorative Arts gallery brings together collection highlights and spectacular recent acquisitions to situate The Met’s extraordinary permanent collection within the context of northern Europe’s early modern society. The gallery includes works from roughly 1520 to 1630, when Europeans north of the Alpine mountains experienced civil unrest, religious revolution,

A wonderful compliment to the BMA exhibition is Katy Hessel’s 2022 book The Story of Art Without Men. Hessel’s book is a much-needed correction to the status quo given that the two most widely referenced art history books, The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich, first published in 1950, and H.W. Janson’s The History of

Home News European Heritage Summit 2023 sheds a light on art and heritage in wartime Ukraine October 02, 2023 | Posted in Campaigns The ongoing conflict in Ukraine stands as one of the most pressing challenges confronting Europe today. According to data from August 2023, 1624 objects of Ukrainian cultural infrastructure have been damaged since

Thousands of artifacts in U.S. and European collections were stolen from their countries of origin. Should they be sent back?  Here’s everything you need to know:  How big is the stolen art market? The illicit trade in cultural goods — from ancient friezes to coins and works of modern art — is estimated to be

Summary Europe is home to some of the most unique off-the-beaten-path attractions, and small arts towns provide an escape from big cities. The guide recommends the best small art towns to visit for an artistic experience, along with top-rated hotels in each town. Each recommended town offers a variety of art galleries, museums, music festivals,