Articles related to "Masterpieces"

Publication marks the opening of the V&A's new Ceramics Galleries. It sets out 5,000 years of pottery manufacture through 120 of the finest items in the V&A collection.

Thousands of artworks have been lost or stolen in the past hundred years, many of which have never been recovered.

D.C.'s National Gallery groups this exhibit by theme (religious subjects, pastoral landscapes, portraits, nudes) to show the innovative treatments by Venetian artists.

After it received a fairly limited theatrical run, Sean Penn's amazing Into the Wild is still yearning to find the audience it so richly deserved.

Enroute to Peru's Inca heartland or Bolivia's highlands, visitors often stay in Arequipa, at the foot of Andes, to take in its unique architecture and outdoor activities.

Art Nouveau architecture, spectacular surroundings and ready access to the fjords have made Ålesund, Norway a cultural oasis in the midst of an outdoor paradise.

Cranford is a BBC Drama on Masterpiece Theatre starring Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins and Imelda Staunton. Life in 1840's English Village threatened by railway.

Fifty years after it was first published, Philip Roth's first book is just as strong as it must have been when it won the National Book Award.

Over the course of 15 years, director Danny Boyle has created some of the most influential and revolutionary films of this generation. Trainspotting redefined the comedy

Steadman discusses speculation and controversy surrounding claims that the great seventeenth-century Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer, used the camera obscura.

Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints

Western Europe has an abundance of wonderfully interesting and beautiful buildings, but interesting architecture goes beyond simple aesthetics.

Priceless medieval treasures, many unseen for 25 years, such as the Lewis Chessmen, and the St Eustace Head Reliquary are now permanently displayed at the British Museum.

Eclipsing Picasso Museums in Paris and Malaga, Barcelona's Museu Picasso traces the artist's early progress inexorably toward brilliant maturity.

Biography of Russian writer and poet Andrei Bely, leading figure in Russia's symbolist movement.

Wollaton Hall is set in 500 acres of deer park and gardens just outside the city of Nottingham, houses several museums, galleries and hosts many events during the year.

Swedish writer Henning Menkel, author of the bestselling Kurt Wallander mystery series, is also adept at other kinds of fiction, as proved by his novel Italian Shoes.

It's hard to imagine a filmmaker more perfectly suited to stage a cinematic version of Stephen Sondheim's popular musical than director Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland).

In "Nastagio Arranges a Feast at which the Ghosts Reappear," Botticelli depicts a story from The Decameron with frightening realism and gruesome enthusiasm for detail.

Okonkwo, a well known wrestler, warrior, titled man, farmer and respected elder of the community, is the tragic hero in this African literary classic by Chinua Achebe.

In Madrid, museums are grand affairs, surrounded by gardens and filled with historical treasures. These three museums offer the best view into Spanish history.

Screenwriter Andrew Davies makes a timely connection in the BBC drama Little Dorrit as Charles Dickens' rags to riches novel premiered on Masterpiece Classic in 2009.

How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?

Guest artist Diane Loving gives her four-step plan to go from being an "armchair art critic" to a knowledgeable art connoisseur.

Fresh from its new extension in 2007, the Prado continues to grow, with a new collection of Goyas and other late 19th-century artists.

A guide to visiting the Portland Art Museum to see varied American, European, Asian, Native American, and African sculpture, photography, art, silver, artifacts and more.

Writers who are familiar with classic literary works are better able to engage with the ideas deemed most relevant to a culture.

Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.

A short profile of Fellini including a look at his award winning best known films such as La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, his family, and a complete filmography.

Florence is home to two of the world's most famous museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi. Both are very popular; I recommend booking tickets when you plan your vacation.

Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.

It didn't take Golden Globes winner Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona to make the capital of Catalonia a top travel destination - 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites already did that.

Read about these 17th- through 19th-century works of art and the world museums where they can be visited today.

Test your knowledge with this overview of select works of art from the 13th- through 15th-centuries and the museums where they currently reside.

French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.

Brief biography and works of Vladimir Nabokov, one of 20th century's outstanding writers.

In 2008, 14 years after its initial release, Nas' debut album serves as the blueprint for any aspiring emcee hoping to create a classic.

The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists.

Heat is a film which encompasses ideas and thematic foundations rarely seen in Hollywood productions. It desires epic grandeur and achieves it as a result.

Rosario's heyday around the 1900s was largely influenced by European immigrants, their success stories are visible in the architectural design and artworks of buildings.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece has become the symbol of South West England's biggest city.

In the capital complex at Dhaka, architect Louis Kahn realized a synthesis of form and design that has no parallel in the contemporary world of architecture.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Boston Cream Pie. Holidays are great for getting creative; add simple ingredients and turn a plain dessert into a masterpiece,

Using your home printer and simple art supplies can turn a blank piece of paper into a masterpiece.

An update on the progress of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in their attempt to raise $68 million save Thomas Eakins' Gross Clinic painting.

Along with the usual flowers, give your mom a sewing or quilting book.

Since its publication in 1885, this novel by Samuel Clemens has been the subject of controversy and censorship.

Antoine Caron - Late Renaissance painter - shows Christ as the successor to the Roman Empire and owes his inspiration to Classical ideals of ancient Roman art.

Cathi Hanauer, author of Sweet Ruin: A Novel and The New Jerusalem Bible, writes a tale of self-discovery, dysfunction, and love in this tender and poignant first book.

St. Pancras Station has been newly restored and opened on November 6, 2007. Hop on a Eurostar train, spend the day in Paris and be back in London for a nightcap.