The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th Century. Hans Holbein the Younger became court painter to Henry VIII and was regarded as a phenomenon in his day for his ability to bring ...

A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo ...

Automaton is the Greek word for an object that moves on its own. This technology was used in clock production during the 13th ...

We have followed a very curated approach this year, showcasing the perfect mix of emerging young artists as well as ...

16th-century royal regalia unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral crypt Artefacts include crowns, rings, chains, and burial ornaments Treasures belonged to Alexander Jagiellon and two queens ...

PARIS (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Visitors looking to see Leonardo da Vinci's iconic 16th-century painting, the Mona Lisa, will eventually be going to a new location. The renowned artwork was set to ...

A mural commissioned in 1503 for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence has been the subject of controversy and debate for more than ...

A priceless 16th-century Italian painting, “Madonna with Child” by Alessandro Turchi, that was looted by Nazi Germany during World War II and discovered in Japan, has been returned to Poland. A 16th ...

The art of chasen- making, crucial for the Japanese tea ceremony, started in the 16th century under Murata Juko, who ...

Rakesh Ramchurn reports on an exhibition exploring how Islamic art influenced the work of the pioneering British designer ...

Alastair's work produced a beautiful three- bedroom house with carefully reinstated Tudor features and exposed timber frames ...