Situated at the crossroads of Mediterranean trade routes, the Etruscans were avid importers of Greek vases with figural decoration. Many of these vessels survive today because they were buried with ...

After a design by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer (1636–1699) in the style of Jean I Berain (1640–1711); border design by Jean I Berain Woven at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais under the direction of the ...

After a design by David II Teniers (1610–1690) Woven at the workshop of Gaspard (Jasper) van der Borcht (1675–1742) Flanders, Brussels ...

Poem by Lady Akazome Emon Poem by Sosei Hoshi, from the series “One Hundred Poems Explained by a Wet Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)” ...

Denise Garder is chair of the Art Institute of Chicago’s board of trustees. Her history with the museum dates back to 1995, when she began her decades-long involvement with the Leadership Advisory ...

This bronze and enamel clock originally came to New York in about 1880 shortly after it had been made in Paris by the firm L’Escalier de Cristal (The Crystal Staircase). It had been acquired for the ...

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory Singer for the Monkey Band, c. 1765 Meissen Porcelain Manufactory Drummer for the Monkey Band, c. 1765 Meissen Porcelain Manufactory Violinist for the Monkey Band, c.

About this artwork Status Currently Off View Department Arts of Asia Title Jar with Six Square Loop Handles Place China (Artist's nationality:) Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art ...

During the period of the five “Good Emperors,” succession was not hereditary. It was instead based on merit, with the current ruler formally adopting his successor. This pattern ended with Marcus ...