Art — whether it be an 18th-century, finely detailed oil painting, a modern-day screen-printed piece or a functional ceramic vessel — is always communicating. That was one of the messages presented to ...

This Brazilian guitar workshop explores the rich rhythmic and harmonic language and essential accompaniment patterns behind choro and samba, with focus on chord voicings, bass line movement, and right ...

Born in Florentine workshops in the early 1400s, realism enjoyed a long run, dominating European art for four centuries. By the mid-1860s it had degenerated into a weary superficiality. This inspired ...

In an excerpt from his Mellon Lectures, art historian Wu Hung explains how Enlightenment ideas underpin—and complicate—the long history of Chinese art. A view of the terracotta army in the mausoleum ...

Often with just a few carefully chosen notes, Norwegian jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen draws listeners into a world where melody is cherished as much as the freedom to explore textures and soundscapes.

The 2016-17 Art History Graduate Student Lecture Series at the University of Delaware continues this semester with an opening talk by Andrea Pearson of American University at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, ...

Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Four page typescript lecture titled ...

CHAGRIN FALLS -- Art historian Felicia Zaverella will present an eight-part free art history lecture series Sept. 17 - Nov. 12. "Through the Eyes of the Artist," will feature two evening lectures and ...

Black History Month begins today but several Hampton Roads venues have already started, with exhibitions, lectures and concerts. Some events are even year-round. And why not? Black history is everyone ...