How 18th-Century Neapolitan Nativity Scenes and Figurines Made Their Mark
During the Christmas season—even lasting until February 2, 2025—visitors to the newly reopened Notre Dame ...
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Customs
Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More
When you see a bottle of champagne, you instantly understand there is something ...
Styles & Techniques
Porcelain Flowers in the 18th Century: To Embellish the Everyday
Have you noticed those porcelain flowers with such delicate colors adorning many objects ...
Artists
L’Atelier Pomone Returns: A look Back at Paul Follot and the Emergence of Art Deco
Let’s applaud the initiative of the renowned Parisian department store Le Bon Marché ...
Museums
Italian Old Masters in Paris: The Jacquemart-André Museum Hosts the Borghese Gallery
For a dazzling show of the Italian Renaissance in Paris, you must visit ...
Artists
Audoux-Minnet: Mid-Century Modern rope and rattan furniture
If you are a fan of rattan, bamboo, or rope furniture, getting to ...
Artists
The Athletes, Sculptures of Chiparus | Art Deco to Celebrate the Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are in the starting blocks. Did you know that ...
Decor
Summer Stripes to Enhance Your Home Interior | Art Deco and Vintage
Stripes are naturally vibrant. Associate them with bold colors and the summer instantly ...
Fine Art
Alabaster Reliefs and Plaques From Mechelen: Renaissance Devotional Art
This Last Supper scene is an alabaster relief produced in Mechelen (or Malines ...
Artists
Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet
What a fantastic photograph to introduce Émile Zola (1840-1902) in regard to Impressionism! ...
Furniture
A Psyché Full-Length Mirror by Guillaume Benneman: A Pivotal Furniture Piece
This psyché dressing mirror attributed to Guillaume Benneman (1748-1811?) is a magnificient statement ...
