A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.

Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...

Drawing with a tablet has many benefits, such as portability, chargeability, and limitless visual effects. The right tablet can feel like an extension of your hand, translating every brushstroke ...

Kristen Radtke is creative director, managing art and design for The Verge. Since joining in 2021, her work has won ASME design and American Illustration awards. Every month, The Verge’s ...

Sadegh Adham shares how his childhood experiences during the Iran-Iraq war shaped his art, exploring themes of imperfection, ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Lisa Schiff became the country’s leading art consultant, and drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, is she ready to repent? By Sarah ...

The tiny cuts and grooves that decorate some ancient human artifacts are not just pretty accidents, according to some ...