Four ways in which Leonardo da Vinci was ahead of his time
Leonardo da Vinci is generally recognised as one of the great figures of the Renaissance and one of the greatest ever polymaths. As the world marks …
More stories from Leonardo Da Vinci
More stories from Artists
- Harper's Bazaar Italiaflipped into CULTURA
I 10 dipinti più costosi mai venduti
Negli ultimi anni i collezionisti stanno decidendo di investire in pezzi d’arte che si differenziano per i loro gusti personali ed evocano un senso di meraviglia, scoperti magari in un negozio di antiquariato o in una lussuosa galleria contemporanea. La domanda, però, è: quanto si è disposti a …
- Paula Nylin Nevelsflipped into Historical
A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and …
- jwisnerflipped into Historical Ramblings
Giants in the Bible and Other Writings: From Genesis to Mythology
From ancient texts to modern fantasy stories, giants seem ingrained in the psyche of almost all cultures. The works portray these fantastical beings …
Join the flipboard community
Discover, collect, and share stories for all your interests
Sign upMore stories from Art
This Hidden Gem Midwest City Has Thriving Golf, Food, And Art Scenes Ideal For A Weekend Trip
Ohio is on the map for its professional sports teams -- including both the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals football teams -- and college …
- artnetflipped into artnet News
Disgraced Art Dealer Inigo Philbrick Is Out of Prison—and Planning a Comeback
'I'd like to get re-established as an art dealer," he says in a splashy new magazine feature. The disgraced art dealer Inigo Philbrick is out of …
- HELLO!flipped into Top Stories
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye's son Paris looks identical to his James Bond dad in striking new photo
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith are raising their sons Dylan and Paris to become independent thinkers who forge their own creative paths. And …