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BLOSSOMS IN BRUSHSTROKES: FLOWER SYMBOLISM IN ART

Artists have been drawn to flowers for centuries due to their bright colors, natural beauty and ephemeral quality. Join us on this exploration of the symbolism of flowers throughout art history.

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Types of Trophies: And the Award Goes To...
Types of Trophies: And the Award Goes To...

From Grammys to the spoils of war, learn everything you need to know ab...

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The Royal History of Famous Jewels and Collections
The Royal History of Famous Jewels and Collec...

If you’ve ever taken a trip to London, you’ve likely been told that the...

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Italian Art and Culture: A Journey Through Italy's Artistic Heritage
Italian Art and Culture: A Journey Through It...

Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was Italy's rich art and culture. K...

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From Gothic to Avant-Garde: The Fascinating Evolution of French Art
From Gothic to Avant-Garde: The Fascinating E...

To many, France is synonymous with a rich heritage, prominent art instit...

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Art for Art’s Sake: Your Guide to the Aesthetic Movement
Art for Art’s Sake: Your Guide to the Aesthet...

    Oscar Wilde reclining with Poems by Napoleon Sarony, N...

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Tiffany & Co. Glass Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. Glass Jewelry

Although silver is an enormously important part of Tiffany and Co.‘s his...

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Tiffany Glass: Favrile and Beyond
Tiffany Glass: Favrile and Beyond

    This extraordinary pair of Tiffany Studios stained gla...

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Inlaying Techniques: Everything You Need to Know
Inlaying Techniques: Everything You Need to Know

Interested in unique art techniques? From sculpture to decorative arts,...

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The Picasso Celebration: 50-Year Retrospective
The Picasso Celebration: 50-Year Retrospective

As the art world commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s d...

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Vintage vs Antique: What is the Difference?
Vintage vs Antique: What is the Difference?

Antique and vintage items are both highly sought-after by collectors, b...

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The Evolving World of AI Art and the Lasting Power of Fine Art
The Evolving World of AI Art and the Lasting ...

Artificial Intelligence and Fine Art Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is...

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Timeless Elegance: The Evolution of the Brooch
Timeless Elegance: The Evolution of the Brooch

Types of Brooches and Their History Curious about the history of brooch...

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What is Space in Art?
What is Space in Art?

The word “space” has many meanings. There is outer space, the space betw...

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