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in StoriesFascinating Facts from the Bas-Reliefs of Persepolis
The bas-reliefs of ancient Persepolis not only symbolized the greatness of Persia to ancient visitors of the King, they also continue to provide interesting facts about Persia to this day. More
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Top Australian Art Sold From 2016 to 2017
Australian art is different from many other art scenes in the “Western world.” It is certainly part of the conversation in terms of developed and highly industrialized, modern societies More
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Top Australian Art Sold From 2014 to 2015
Although Australia is massive in terms of geographical size, spanning more than 7.6 million square kilometers, it doesn’t have a population to compete with China, the U.S., or other large countries. More
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Top Australian Art Sold From 2012 to 2013
If you think it’s tough to make it in the art market in the U.S. or Europe, well… you’d be right. But it can be even harder to break onto the world stage when you live in Australia. Sure, there are less people so there’s less competition within your immediate peer group. But, with less […] More
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Top Australian Art Sold From 2010 to 2011
Australia is an interesting country and can seem very far removed from other Western cultures. It is a commonwealth country but with a spot More
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Read This Guide Before You Travel to Ancient Greece
Art, History, Culture lovers cannot complete their life journey unless they include Greece in their magical itinerary. Here’s your curated guide! More
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Dorothea Tanning: A Radical Surrealist
A leading member of the Surrealist Movement in Paris and New York, Tanning’s paintings explored fantastical, dream-like subject matter, lighting up the imagination with visionary images. More
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12 Surprising Facts About the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt fire imagination and inspiration in archeology, architecture, and tourism. Some questions have been answered about More
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The Temple of Apollo Epicurius of Bassae, the odd temple
Apollo was the god of light, arts, poetry and oracles, with his centre of worship in Delphi, but also the god of plague and medicine. More
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Giorgio Vasari
From scandalous gossip to sumptuous paintings, Giorgio Vasari helped shape the Italian Renaissance. This article unpacks everything you need to know about the father of art history. More
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12 Objects from Egyptian Daily Life That Are Also Hieroglyphs
In the final article in a series of three, you will get a glimpse of Egyptian daily life through objects that were used as hieroglyphic signs in writing and art. More
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12 Egyptian Hieroglyphs of People and Their Body Parts
In the second of a series of three articles, you will learn about some of the most common and unusual Egyptian hieroglyphs showing human beings and parts of their body. More
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12 Animal Hieroglyphs and How the Ancient Egyptians Used Them
The first in a three part series on Egyptian hieroglyphs, this article reveals the meaning and some fascinating facts about animal hieroglyphs the ancient Egyptians used in their writing and art. More
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10 Things To Know About Sandro Botticelli
The paintings of 15th century artist, Sandro Botticelli, paved the way for the European Renaissance. Read on to discover more about his artistic inspirations, magnificent creations and tumultuous life. More
