Analysis of ornament : the characteristics of styles : an introduction to the study of the history of ornamental art by Wornum, Ralph Nicholson, 1812-1877. Publication date 1873 Topics Decoration and ...

Mediterranean-style homes were America's priciest in May, but Colonial/American traditional abodes were by far the most ...

Mary Magdalene is one of the most intriguing figures in Christian history and has been portrayed in many different ways. Some say she was a sinner, others say she was a saint, some others say she ...

Deco says he likes the team’s style but some changes are needed to progress and improve. “The way we play is the coach’s responsibility. I prefer an idea like ours to teams that prefer to ...

Great Gatsby-inspired cocktail bar set to bring Art Deco style to popular Derbyshire high street While you may not run into Leo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, the owner has assured visitors that ...

The latter was evidenced by rare and expensive materials, such as ebony and ivory, and exquisite craftsmanship, while key characteristics of Art Deco architecture included smooth wall surfaces ...

One of Napier’s most prominent art deco buildings has received a facelift. The ASB Bank building in Napier’s CBD has received a fresh paint job and had exterior brass decorations and Māori ...

In his first art exhibition in nearly a decade, the actor and painter draws from the frenetic energy of his youth, and from the empathy of his mother, the photographer Sylvia Plachy.

Faced with marginalization and disinterest, Asian artists living in 1920s and 1930s Paris are now the subject of a major new exhibition — and a string of multimillion-dollar auction sales.

Derelict art deco building to come back into use. Image caption, The Poirot building on the corner of Bridge Street and Fleet Street in Swindon has sat empty for years. Aled Thomas.