After 28 months, Vincenzo Perugia was arrested for the theft of the Mona Lisa. Shown here is the transfer of the painting from the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction to France. Bettmann / Corbis ...

From the Mona Lisa to the American Gothic, these famous paintings don’t just grace museum walls; they offer a glimpse into the past and define entire generations. Although most of these masterpieces ...

But what exactly is it about this 16th-century masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, making it arguably the most famous painting in history? At first glance, the Mona ...

There’s a scientific secret hiding in one of the most famous paintings of all time. It resides on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, as God gives Adam the first spark of life.

Whether you admire the emotional canvases of the Italian Renaissance or get curious about contemporary art installations, art has the power to breach boundaries, evoke certain emotions, and inspire ...

Art has a hidden power. It addresses people in a way that words cannot express. One painting can convey a message, evoke an emotion, or cause your eyes to see the world differently. It can speak ...

Born in 1898, René Magritte enjoyed an illustrious five-decade career, painting until his death aged just 68 in the late 1960s. He is one of the world’s most famous Surrealists, instantly recognizable ...

Students exploring the University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art may not realize how unusual it is for a university museum to display works by Paul Cezanne, Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, ...