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Leonardo Da Vinci: Bag Designer
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Jan 9, 2012 02:09 PM ET | 0
Forget Coach and Gucci, a 15th-century bag designed by Da Vinci conveyed stunning, unique fashion. Read more
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Stone Age Cave Painters Were Realists
Posted Tue Nov 8, 2011 11:40 AM ET | 0
Spotted horses actually existed tens of thousands of years ago, a study shows, proving cavemen painted them realistically. Read more
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An Ancient Art Studio Found in Cave In Africa
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Oct 13, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0
The 100,000-year-old workshop is the earliest example of an art studio. Read more
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Green Roofs and White Roofs: Low-Tech Ways to Save Tons of Energy
Posted Fri Sep 16, 2011 05:01 PM ET
Painting roofs white is an easy way to reflect heat and save costs in the summer. But even better is planting gardens on rooftops, bringing the green back to the urban jungle. Read more
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Legendary Eunuch Had Post-Menopausal Disease
Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 09:26 AM ET | 0
The famous castrato singer Farinelli suffered from a thickening of the cranium that is found almost exclusively in post-menopausal women. Read more
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Cavemen, Cave Bears Battled Over Turf
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Apr 26, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0
After prehistoric humans and cave bears competed for the same real estate, the bears were wiped out. But are our ancestors to blame? Read more
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Canadian Retiree to Claim Nazi-Stolen Art
Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:13 PM ET | 0
Austrian museum agrees to return $29-$44 million Gustav Klimt painting to the only surviving descendant of original Jewish owner. Read more
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Dig for Mona Lisa's Bones to Begin
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Apr 7, 2011 09:54 AM ET | 0
Historians are resorting to grave-digging in an effort to learn the true identity of the woman in the iconic painting. Read more
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Blonde to Brunette: X-rays Reveal Artist's Switch
Posted Sun Apr 3, 2011 07:54 AM ET | 0
Analysis of a portrait uncovers a 19th century do-over. Read more
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Wide Angle: The Civil War
Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:39 AM ET
Take a look back at the American Civil War 150 years later. Read more
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Rembrandt Thickened Paints With Flour
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Feb 3, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0
Rembrandt used wheat starch in some of his paint to achieve a thicker stroke. Read more
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Was Mona Lisa a Dude?
Posted Wed Feb 2, 2011 04:35 PM ET | 0
An art investigator poses a controversial theory about this mysterious masterpiece. Read more
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Picasso Treasure Trove Sparks Controversy: Big Pic
Posted Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:40 AM ET | 0
A retired electrician is at the center of a legal battle after coming forward with more than 200 hitherto unknown Picasso paintings. Read more
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Painting of Henry VIII's 'Lost' Palace For Sale
Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 12:41 PM ET | 0
One of the earliest depictions of the so-called "Lost Palace" is expected to draw around $1.9 million at auction. Read more
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Mystery of Denim's Origins Solved by Art
Posted Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:55 PM ET | 0
An anonymous Italian artist is being dubbed the 'Master of Denim' for his portrayal of the peasant class in the now-famous fabric. Read more
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