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8 Things You May Not Know About Picasso
On the 40th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, here’s a look at eight surprising facts about the prolific and influential artist.
Ancient Egyptian Pigments Gets a Second Chance to Shine
Once used to decorate pharaohs’ tombs, Egyptian blue might have modern applications in cutting-edge telecommunication technologies.
7 Things You May Not Know About the Sistine Chapel
On the 500th birthday of the Sistine Chapel’s famous ceiling, explore seven facts about the Renaissance masterpiece.
Has the Original Mona Lisa Been Found?
The owners of a portrait known as the Isleworth Mona Lisa believe Leonardo da Vinci painted their version a decade before his iconic masterpiece.
Prehistoric French Artistes Painted Earliest Wall Art
Located in southwest France, a collapsed rock shelter might contain the oldest wall art ever discovered, a new study suggests.
Van Gogh Painted Mutant Sunflowers
Scientists have studied the genetic mutation responsible for an uncommon sunflower variety depicted in van Gogh’s famous “Sunflower” series.
Mary Todd Lincoln Portrait Revealed as Hoax
Just in time for the 203rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, news broke of a hoax involving a well-known portrait of his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.
Mona Lisa’s Long-Lost Twin Turns Up in Spain
A “Mona Lisa” replica at the Prado in Madrid was probably painted alongside the original by one of Leonardo da Vinci’s apprentices.
Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors: Good for Survival?
Why have the genes behind synesthesia, a condition with a higher incidence among artists, survived throughout human history?
Louis Daguerre, Photo Pioneer Honored By Google: Interesting Facts
Explore the life of Louis Daguerre, whose birthday is celebrated in today’s Google Doodle.
An Ancient Greek SoHo?
Artisans in the Greek colony of Selinunte lived and worked in a special quarter on the city’s outskirts, researchers announced this week.
Cave Painters Didn’t Dream Up Spotted Horses, Study Shows
DNA challenges the theory that prehistoric artists depicted spotted horses before they even existed.
10 Famous Art Heists: Slideshow
Find out about the 1911 Mona Lisa theft, which took place 100 years ago Sunday, and other sensational art capers.
