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Mucha Do About Art Nouveau

The rags to riches story of Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. Living alone in Paris in 1894, Alphonse Mucha …

1. Chinoiserie was once the most coveted fashion of the aristocracy During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europeans became …

Have you ever considered taking up painting as a hobby? What would inspire you? How about hiking through the Austrian …

Today's designer handbags have a long and storied history. Early Europeans used handbags just as we do today—to store …

"Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges", "City of Canals"—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to …

Growing up in the popular Victorian family seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, England, it might have been happy childhood …

On a windy summer's day in 1875, Claude Monet painted his wife Camille with their son Jean out for a stroll in …

Café society was the name given to the "Beautiful People" and "Bright Young Things" who gathered in fashionable cafes in …

Sometimes, kicking up a great stink about an important issue is the only way to get something done about it. In 1858, it …

Hans Dahl (1849 – 1937) was famous for painting breathtaking Norwegian landscapes with sheer-sided fjords and sweeping …

Born in Trujillo, Peru, in 1851, Albert Lynch moved to Paris to study at one of the most prestigious and influential art …

This is the story of how a series of exquisite handmade dolls, representing the history of French haute couture made …