The Artist: The Sienese master Simone Martini was one of the greatest and most influential painters of his time. His work combines an astonishing mastery of naturalistically observed details with an exquisite technique
He may have spent some time with Duccio (see 2004.442), but in his monumental mural
The composition is best viewed from the right and must have been site specific.
Pairs of stone lions have been found protecting Han-dynasty tombs (206 B.C.–220
Various degrees of realism and sculptural modeling appear in the figurines, which have
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curators, donors, and surprising behind-the-scenes figures whose contributions have
What happens when you listen to things you can normally only see? To find out, Beer turned 32 artworks into a playable instrument.
Oliver Beer: I’m a sculptor and have been trained in music, so I’ve always been very
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Lapita art is best known for its ceramics, which feature intricate repeating geometric patterns that occasionally include anthropomorphic faces and figures.
Many Lapita ceramics are large vessels thought to have been used for cooking, serving
The Preventive Conservation Science Laboratory is developing a new test to assess materials used in the storage, display, and transport of organic objects.
Most museums, libraries, and archives do not have the resources necessary to perform
