While the sixth century might conjure images of European cathedrals and nascent empires, Mexico was experiencing its own golden age – a period of remarkable …

Navigating through the annals of Colombian art history, particularly within the enigmatic realm of pre-Columbian civilizations, unveils a treasure trove of …

The year is 940 CE. A young emperor, Li Shengtang, reigns over a vast and prosperous empire. In his capital city, Chang’an, renowned for its cosmopolitan …

José Casado del Alisal (1837-1902) was a Spanish painter who excelled at capturing the dramatic essence of history and battle scenes. His masterful execution, …

The “Three Kingdoms Battle Scroll” (三國戰圖卷), a sprawling masterpiece of fifth-century Chinese painting, attributed to the enigmatic artist Emperor Wu …

Art historians often speak of “turning points” in history; those pivotal moments that irrevocably reshape the course of civilizations. Yet, within …

Giorgio de Chirico’s “The Tables of Law,” painted in 1929, is a captivating study in surrealism that simultaneously evokes feelings of wonder …

As an art historian specializing in early American works, I find myself drawn back again and again to the captivating simplicity of “The Virgin and Child …

Giorgio de Chirico’s “The Wedding,” painted in 1925, stands as a monumental masterpiece within the Surrealist movement, captivating viewers with its …

Few artifacts hold the power to transport us back centuries, whispering tales of a bygone era. The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI), discovered in 1987 in …