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Soviet living: a gallery of 272 photos of ordinary life in the Soviet Union photography Image 28 votes
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A painting long thought to be a fake Botticelli turned out to be real. British conservators confirmed the authenticity of “Madonna of the Pomegranate” via X-ray and infrared tests. painting Article 355 words 7 votes
Michelangelo’s Sistine splendor, story of a Renaissance icon art.fine Article 1594 words, published Dec 24 2018 4 votes
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A massive amount of iconic works will enter the public domain on New Year’s Eve Article 723 words, published Dec 26 2018 37 votes
Only Michelangelo made abdomens – and wonky toes – like these art.fine Article 600 words, published Nov 15 2018 6 votes
Artist Mat Collishaw is on a quest to reveal the real woman behind the mask of Elizabeth I, the famously image-conscious monarch. art Article 35 words 4 votes
The myth of whiteness in classical sculpture - Greek and Roman statues were often painted, but assumptions about race and aesthetics have suppressed this truth Article 6012 words 16 votes
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