The greatest paintings usually magnify the beauty and morals of the civilizations that produced them, inspiring countless other artists, writers and satirists for centuries to come. Artists such as ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the world’s most ...

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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.

“He lived in a haphazard fashion,” wrote Italian Renaissance art historian Giorgio Vasari in his biography of 15th-century Florentine painter Sandro Botticelli. “As was his wont.” Whether or not this ...

Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise,” one of the most famous paintings ever created, will soon be at the National Gallery. A previous version of this article and its headline incorrectly said Monet's ...

Heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy claim he was forced to sell “Sunflowers” when Nazi laws crippled him financially. (JTA) — Heirs of a German-Jewish banker are suing a Japanese insurance company ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the world’s most famous paintings is now on display at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Called “Under the Wave off Kanagawa,” this painting has inspired countless artists over the ...