The Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City, was built between 1473 and 1481. Many renowned artists of the time, including Sandro Botticelli, were invited to contribute to its frescoes, but…

She was the third woman after Joan of Arc and Sarah Bernhardt to be honored with a monument in Paris. When she took her own life, France declared a national…

The creator of “The Thinker,” “The Burghers of Calais,” and “The Kiss” reinvented how artists depict the human body. What exactly makes his images unique, and why did patrons often…

The oldest known tattoos were discovered on the remains of a person who lived in the Italian Alps around 3000 B.C. Recently, a multidisciplinary team uncovered intricate tattoos on the…

Danish artist Hans Van Bentem crafts chandeliers in unusual shapes—skulls, violins, globes, and more. His clients include many celebrities; for example, one room in singer Madonna’s sprawling mansion features a…