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Siena was an epicenter of artistic innovation and ambition in the 14th and 15th centuries. Tempera and gold on panel. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. Installation view of Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350, on view October 13, 2024–January 26, 2025 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Eileen Travell, Courtesy of The Met) Christ Carrying the Cross by Simone Martini. Tempera and gold on panel. Tempera and gold leaf on panel....

Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, ca. Oil on poplar panel, 30 x 21 in. More than 10 million people view theMona Lisaevery year at theLouvre, making it themost visited paintingin the world. Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1503-1506. Oil on poplar panel, 30 x 21 in. (Photo: Galerie de tableaux en très haute définition viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) At first, Louvre staff were unaware of the theft. When the guard couldnt locate it, the police were finally called....

Some arevery cute, while some are simplyhead-scratching. Amazingly, a gang of furry pals caught on camera seems to fit both. The cheerful grey dog can be seen following its adopted family of three bears through the woods. Photo: anuta-shadow.mail.ru/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual dog) In typical fashion for a young dog, he’s frolicking around and circling them with excitement. while others revel in the more wholesome read of a long-lasting friendship that transcends species....

Charing-Cross Bridge in London by ClaudeMonet. A similar painting to the one gifted to Churchill. In his youth, Churchill learned to paint by studying masters such as Claude Monet. “Charing-Cross Bridge in London” by ClaudeMonet. A similar painting to the one gifted to Churchill. (Photo: Google Arts & Culture viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) While younger, artist John Singer Sargent had taught Churchill painting. The yellow speaks of smog as it enshrouds the Palace of Westminster, which holds the Houses of Parliament....

Belle da Costa Greene by Clarence H. White, 1911. It was a position that she held until she retired in 1948. After her parents separated, Greene, her mother, and her siblings all began passing as white. Belle da Costa Greene by Clarence H. White, 1911. (Photo: Biblioteca Berenson, I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies) I think she tells us a lot about race and gender roles…about self-reinvention and self-narrative....

The Castillo de San Marco in St. Augustine, Florida. Many believe the American permanent settlement began with Jamestown or the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. In fact, this surprising location is St. Augustine, Florida. The Castillo de San Marco in St. Augustine, Florida. (Photo: Roman Eugeniusz viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) Spain had tried several times to start a permanent settlement in the New World, but had found success. However, Spaniard Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles would change that fate....

What would you do for a free coffee? A compilation of the best moves has gone viral onTikTok. The widely viewed video shows people of all ages rolling into the coffee shop. Some patrons coyly swing their arms, while others come in jumping with their friends. In the end, they are all winnersthe shop never runs out of free coffee for their dancers. Cafe owner Josh Rashid credits a different throw in of business for the idea....

During their time there, a photographer snapped a picture of them walking arm in arm on the promenade. Now, the four of them have reunited over half a century later to recreate that heartwarming image. We were only kids and so excited about staying in a cramped caravan and sharing each others clothes. It felt really exotic and grown-up being on our own without parents in the English Riviera. And so, the four vowed to return when they started celebrating their 70th birthdays....

Indian wolves were once found all across India. Now, their number has dwindled to as few as 3,000. Living so close to humans poses many risks. “Wolf Pack” by Arvind Ramamurthy (India) / Wildlife Photographer of the YearMembers of an Indian wolf pack pause briefly as they play in fields in Bhigwan, India. Indian wolves were once found all across India. Now, their number has dwindled to as few as 3,000....

Read on to learn more about all that Palm Springs offers, and start packing your bags today. Spread across 13 acres, the resort boasts decor by renowned designer Jonathan Adler. Additionally, guests can take advantage of three pools, including one for families and one for adults only. Located in the shadows of the San Jacinto Mountains, the boutique hotel offers an experience immersed in nature. Each room has minimalist decor inspired by the natural environment, making for a calm, relaxing stay....

Takashi Murakami, Black Tortoise and Arhats, 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. Takashi Murakami, “Black Tortoise and Arhats,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian. 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. If you see a bright explosion of flowers and bizarre yetkawaiicharacters, chances are its aTakashi Murakamipiece....

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