Now we turn to a detective story involving the Dutch masters and white paint. Until the 20th century, one type of white paint made from lead reigned supreme. FRANCESCA CASADIO: There wasn't a painter ...

Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

Is it a genuine Old Master or just an old paint-by-number? Take a closer look and find the truth. First things first, examine the artwork. Begin with an objective study of the physical attributes.

Art history is more than memorising dates and famous names; it requires understanding context, symbolism, technique, and ...

Confronted with the unrepentant imperial monument, a statue of a slave trader or warmonger, the artist/activist has options: Remove it, vandalize it or perhaps turn it into a new work of art. And yet ...