This course examines the art and architecture of the Byzantine empire from its sources in Late Antique Rome to its fall in 1453 as well as its influence in the Orthodox Christian art of Russia, Greece ...

April 24, 2025 • Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence," shares whimsical ways to start a ...

Though little is known about him personally, it’s believed that a trip to Spain in 1864 sparked his fascination with medieval art. By the late 19th century, his collection had grown to include 43 ...

“You have to work hard at understanding Byzantine Istanbul because so much is hidden or misrepresented,” Veronica Kalas, an independent historian specializing in the art and architecture of the ...

Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair ...

When you create, you’re showing the world how you see things. Students like you choose RIT because they recognize that combining technology, art, and design can be the key to unlocking new forms of ...

RAVENNA is the world’s chief repository of early Byzantine art, surpassing even Istanbul, the capital of Byzantium. The ancient churches and chapels of the sleepy Italian town (pop. 35,000 ...

Art Deco may be hard to define, but you know it when you see it. Its architecture is at once angular—associated with shapes ...

As cities go, Istanbul’s history makes it one of the most fascinating, patchworked hubs around, and the Hagia Sophia, a vast ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

The Delaware College of Art and Design has been developing artists, designers and downtown Wilmington since 1997. Delaware’s first and only professional art and design school offers the ...

Greek artist Sofia Vlazaki has three master's degrees in art and is working towards her PhD. Still, she finds teaching art goes beyond the typical expectations.