An ambitious new exhibition opening at New York's Met Museum highlights the overlooked early Renaissance masters of Siena, Italy.

An Oct. 8 auction features jewelry, art and political memorabilia owned by longtime California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who ...

The PRB decided to rebel against these standards by taking inspiration from 15th Century Italian artists - before Raphael, hence Pre-Raphaelite. These included scenes from religion and literature ...

It is a 15th century altarpiece on wood by Florentine artist Bicci ... Procession of Knights of the Bath In the Deanery at Westminster Abbey hangs an oil painting on canvas by Italian artist Canaletto ...

The Major Arcana cards from tarot decks have traveled far from their 15th-century Italian origins to become influential in ...

Maurizio Cattelan is a renowned contemporary Italian artist recognized for his satirical and provocative works. He challenges conventional ideas of art with humor and irony, using his creations to ...

Both islands are rich in history, food, culture and scenery. Pick the one that suits you with our two potted guides ...

Deep thinking. Given the luxury of time to think–surrounded by the world’s greatest artwork–museum curators find linkages between people and places not readily apparent. Ways of seeing the ...

Perched on the banks of the River Loire, Gien is known for its faience pottery and its medieval castle at the center of the ...

As well as a high-ticket menu item, the crustacean is also a longstanding symbol of opulence in art and fashion ... appearing both on a 15th-century BC Egyptian temple and an approximately ...