Rescued from the dustbin of history, remnants of the wrought iron that once decorated Paris are now treasured works of art.
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The French architect and draftsman Jean‐Jacques Lequeu was little-known and impoverished when he donated hundreds of his drawings to the French national library. Six months later, he died and…
The western Sahel—a vast region in Africa just south of the Sahara Desert that spans what is today Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, and was the birthplace of a succession of influential polities. Fueled…
Corporate lobbies and board rooms are often graced with impressive art, but why? What's the rationale behind this expense, and what impact does it have on the rest of the art world? We look at the…
An American Renaissance man and one of our Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson has shaped the very nature of our country.
The editors at Phaidon publishing have released a new book that chronicles the dramatic developments in home design during the 20th century. Houses: Extraordinary Living showcases 400 houses by some…
Discover the fascinating story behind the only skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. From the stairway handrails to the parking garage to the furniture inside, Wright left his…
Precious gemstones, optical illusions, and a bulbous marble dome — join Corrie and Nat on an exploration of the history and artistry of this - new - wonder of the world.
