Colorful paintings of daily life in ancient Egypt have been discovered in a tomb dating back more than 4,300 years. The tomb, known as a mastaba, was found in the pyramid necropolis of Dahshur, about ...

Those unfamiliar with art history may wonder, what makes a painting still life? Well, a still-life painting may feature a variety of items arranged in a specific (or disorganized) way. Sure, inanimate ...

A team of researchers from the University of Antwerp, the University of Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum has used chemical and optical imaging techniques to determine why a single flower in a famous painting ...

Not only do the bright colors pop in this painting, Von Till’s impasto technique creates the a uniquely textured surface that adds even more pattern to the piece. Creativity, compassion, memory and ...

Did you know that Vincent van Gogh wasn't the first Vincent van Gogh in his family? One year before he was born, his parents had a stillborn baby with the exact same name. Growing up, Vincent could ...