PARIS.- Men of wealth and influence, the Medicis were not just Florentine pharmacists enriched by trade who turned into the bankers of Europe, before becoming its princes. Subtle politicians, these business men were above all fervent humanists. Their e…
SMU Featuring "Mexico: Books from the Stanley Marcus Collection"
DALLAS< TX.- In celebration of the centennial of the Mexican Revolution in 2010, the Mildred Hawn Gallery in SMU’s Hamon Arts Library is featuring an exhibit of historic books and portfolios from Mexico, on view through August 29. The items are pa…
Painting by Spanish Baroque Master Francisco Ribalta Restored After Being Hidden in Church
VALENCIA.- The old Church of San Esteban, on Colón de Valencia Street, had been its hiding place for centuries. The piece, which was completely blackened, had gone unnoticed for many years. The weather had harmed the painting, in fact, 40% of the pain…
Ancient Buried Ship Hull Under World Trade Center Site in New York
NEW YORK (AP).- The ship was buried as junk two centuries ago — landfill
to expand a bustling little island of commerce called Manhattan. When it
re-emerged this week, surrounded by skyscrapers, it was an instant treasure that
popped up fr…
Ancient Buried Ship Hull Under World Trade Center Site in New York
NEW YORK (AP).- The ship was buried as junk two centuries ago — landfill
to expand a bustling little island of commerce called Manhattan. When it
re-emerged this week, surrounded by skyscrapers, it was an instant treasure that
popped up fr…
Experts Work to Free Buried Ship Hull at World Trade Center Site in New York
NEW YORK (AP).- The ship was buried as junk two centuries ago — landfill to expand a bustling little island of commerce called Manhattan. When it re-emerged this week, surrounded by skyscrapers, it was an instant treasure that popped up from the m…
Caravaggiomania for iPhone and iPad ~ New Multimedia Art Guide
FLORENCE.- CaravaggioMania is the multimedia
guide
to in-depth knowledge of the great master’s art! To mark the
celebrations of the
400th Anniversary of Caravaggio’s death, Scala Group International
presents
CaravaggioMania, the applic…
Archaeologists Say Tiny Shard Bears Oldest Script Found in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP).- Archaeologists say a newly discovered clay fragment from the 14th century B.C. is the oldest example of writing ever found in antiquity-rich Jerusalem. Dig director Eilat Mazar of Hebrew University says the 2-centimeter (0.8-inch) lon…
INAH Submerged Archaeology Documentary Season at MNA
MEXICO CITY.- For over 30 years, submerged archaeology in Mexico has developed and consolidated in different areas from the formation of specialists to the use of advanced technology; research has focused in diverse themes as well, from the study of fi…
Master Drawings from a Distinguished Collection to Be Offered at Sotheby’s
LONDON.- Sales of important private collections have always been the lifeblood of the art market, returning long-hidden material into circulation and also serving as a fascinating permanent record of the taste and eye of an individual collector. In the…