A miniature gemstone discovered in a 3,500-year-old tomb is challenging our understanding of ancient Greek art. Now ... such an intricate design on such a small surface is unbelievable ...

The presentation of this work previews an exhibition of Renaissance masterpieces that will open at Colnaghi New York in early November. Colnaghi's Ancient Art department is proud to present for ...

It’s easy to take a well-known masterpiece at face value. However, many of the world’s most renowned works come loaded with underlying messages and back stories. Artists use specialized ...

A miniature masterpiece carved on an ancient seal stone is changing ideas about art history ... SIMON: And, well, how small are the figures, so we understand this? DAVIS: Oh, heavens.

“While artist signatures are scarce on ancient art across the world before the 19th century, Maya sculptors and painters did sign their works, occasionally prominently, on beautifully carved ...

Photograph courtesy Roberto Alberti It's been centuries since a small ... of wall paintings that are no longer visible to the naked eye, we are in essence bringing these ancient people back ...