Something The Mona Lisa, David, and The School of Athens all have in common is they represent a way of thinking that was ...

Few would argue against the fact that the Renaissance period produced some of the most beautiful art the world has ever seen.

Following the Dark Middle Ages, which saw few advancements, the Renaissance era promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art. This push created the humanism movement ...

In 1460, Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, decided he required a royal residence. He seized upon the ruins of a medieval fortress in northern Italy and over the next few years, oversaw its ...

These tales gained further intrigue from the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, whose drawings hinted at the existence of such underground networks. Now, a team of researchers used advanced ground ...

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Italy’s famed Sforza Castle is a focal point for historians, architects, and art lovers—as well as ... the grounds originally hinted at by Leonardo da Vinci. But according to recent, ground ...

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By Chris Gardner Leonardo DiCaprio is jumping into the wildfires relief effort. The Oscar-winning actor and longtime environmentalist has confirmed a $1 million commitment in partnership with his ...

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based artist Mary Miss has ended in a $900,000 settlement and sparked a public art advocacy fund. A nearly year-long ...

Reports state that Leonardo DiCaprio has been called out for taking a private jet in the middle of a climate crisis, even if it was for evacuation. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is facing backlash for ...

The artist Mary Miss agreed to the settlement, ending a yearlong battle to save her work. The museum said her piece, which it had commissioned, had become a safety hazard. By Julia Halperin A ...