How to Read Chinese Paintings
The Chinese way of appreciating a painting is often expressed by the words du hua, “to read a painting.” In this lecture, Maxwell K. Hearn, Douglas Dillon Chairman of Asian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will visually analyze select paintings and calligraphies from the encyclopedic collection of the Met, revealing what makes each […]
Macron’s Definition of Russia War
Intense offenses and counter-offenses are looming in the near-distant future in Ukraine. Russia is relying on the numbers of its army, counting on its mobilization of reinforcements. On the other hand, Ukraine is relying on its people’s determination to defend its homeland, as well as heavy weaponry from its allies. While we wait for this […]
Franciabigio, the Portrait Painter
Franciabigio (1482 – January 24, 1525) was an Italian painter during the time of the Florentine Renaissance. It has been discovered that his real name may have been Francesco di Cristofano, however he also is referred to as either Marcantonio Franciabigio or Francia Bigio. Born in Florence, he initially worked under Albertinelli until around 1506. […]
300-Year Old Musical Artifact Estimated $10 Million On Auction
The Baltic, a highly valued musical artifact, originally from 1761, is predicted to fetch a windfall price after being exhibited twice at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Highly-valued musical artifact- The Baltic, has been offered up for auction after been exhibited twice at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The […]