Customs
Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature
In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...
Furniture
Carpentry and Colonialism: The Exquisite Woodwork of India
Pictured below is a 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair made in India during the ...
Decor
Hizen Wares: Fine Ceramics From Southern Japan
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Saga Prefecture in Southern Japan is the ...
Fine Art
Painting Man’s Best Friend: Dogs in Portraiture
Dogs have long held a special place in our hearts, becoming beloved aides, ...
Decor
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Finely carved of two solid blocks of wood, this beautiful piece showcases the ...
Furniture
Material Highlight: Walnut
For centuries, walnut wood has been one of the most beloved woods used ...
Artists
Weaving a Legacy: the Life and Work of Jean Lurçat
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) was a French artist, designer, and ceramicist who made significant ...
Customs
The Grand Tour: Artistic and Intellectual Diffusion
The Grand Tour was a cultural and educational phenomenon that emerged in the ...
Customs
Victorian Mourning Jewelry: The Golden Age of Grief
In the Victorian era, mourning was an elaborate and highly ritualized practice which ...
