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A beginner’s guide to the art of the archaic and classical periods.

Do you ever question the things we throw away?

Most recently, I was afforded the pleasure of visiting the Chicago Art Institute’s Modern Wing. Quite appropriately, the first exhibit featured in this new spacious addition is that of Cy Twombly ’53. The exhibit, which opened on May 16, 2009, is entitled, “Cy Twombly, The Natural World, Selected Works 2000-2007”.

Best remembered for designing the Statue of Liberty, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi was a French sculptor born in Colmar, Alsace on August 2, 1843. He went to Paris to further study architecture and painting. The following sculptures are probably his top most notable works.

An art history based assessment of the Stela of King Naram-Sin.

Most buildings and sculptures are made out of stone which is quarried and then taken somewhere else to be carved or used in construction. However, some are created in situ and you can probably think of a few right now. Forget the usual suspects – these lesser known places where the sculpting took place on site, give us some of the most remarkable destinations in the world.

Who says video games can’t be sophisticated? From a sculpture of Pacman’s skeleton to a human version of Tetris, this article will cover some of the craziest works of art inspired by our favorite video games.

Use seashells to create a shell craft sculpture reef for home décor or gifts. This shell art project uses a fish figurine on a wood base.

Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria has a rich, ancient and diverse articstic history that may surprise you.

Ceramic art has evolved.