when the three giants of the Italian Renaissance – Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael – locked horns. These days, the art world plays down the importance of competition, and ...

Ancient Greek mythology is one of the most popular and well-known mythologies of any ancient civilization, shaping modern pop ...

The Twelve Labors of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of ...

Writings attributed to the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder mention 127 columns, standing 65 feet tall and decorated with reliefs of scenes and characters from classical Greek mythology.

Show at the King's Gallery features an 'enormous cache' of works by the likes of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael ...

When it comes to Italian and Greek olive oil in particular, there are some differences (and some similarities) you can use to your advantage in the kitchen, to make some of your favorite recipes ...

Living with the Gods” at the Museum of Fine Arts is based on a book and radio show of the same name by Neil MacGregor.

Handily, he won’t have far to stroll to catch up with those on display at his own venue, the King’s Gallery, where 160 pictures by more than 80 artists are on show in “Drawing the Italian Renaissance ...

This brief chapter of art ... the Italian city of Siena. Titled “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350,” the show features more than 100 artworks made just before the Italian Renaissance ...

Featuring a total of 279 artifacts rooted in ancient Greece, the exhibition The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art opened in Beijing on Tuesday. The Greek show in China seems a perfect ...