Funerary architecture is the study of structures that are designed and built to honor and preserve the dead. It encompasses a wide range of burial structures, from grandiose mausoleums to humble graves. Below, you will see the meanings of some of the commonly encountered
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Today is the 398th Anniversary of His Death, Flemish Painter Jan Brueghel the Elder
398 years have passed since the death of Flemish painter Jan Brueghel I, who died on January 13, 1625. Jan Brueghel I, who is known as Jan Brueghel the Elder by today’s writers because he has the same name as his son, set an
Jewelers of the Steppe: Scythians and Scythian Art
The Scythians were a nomadic society that emerged in the 8th century BC in the Pontic steppes, when the Cimmerians lost their influence. They have been instrumental in the ethnogenesis of many communities in the region, as they dominated both Central Asia and Eastern
The Latest Target of Climate Activists is the 107-year-old Painting by Gustav Klimt
Protest in Leopold Museum! In Austria, two climate activists threw black liquid at the 107-year-old painting by Gustav Klimt in protest. The incident took place at the Leopold Museum, an art museum in Vienna, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Two climate activists threw a
The Best 13 Classic Horror Movies of the Black and White Era
When it comes to cinema history, “dramatic” classics such as Citizen Kane, The Godfather, 12 Angry Men, Casablanca come to mind. However, it cannot be ignored that the “horror” genre also contains many “classics” within itself. Especially in the 1920s and 1930s, the basis
The Origin of Art and the Early Examples of Paleolithic Art
What is art? Art is the “signature of civilization”, said Irish critic and playwright Bernard Shaw. So, can artistic talent really be considered as one of the fundamental qualities that distinguish modern humans from other species? In order to answer this question, it is
Activists Throw Mashed Potatoes at Claude Monet’s 130-Year-Old Painting
In Germany, two climate activists threw mashed potatoes at a 130-year-old painting by Claude Monet. Four people were detained after the incident. The incident took place at the Museum Barberini, an art museum in Potsdam, on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Two climate activists in
Artifacts and Museums in Ukraine in Danger due to War
Cultural heritage assets, historical sites, museums, monuments and artifacts are at risk of damage and theft in Russia-occupied Ukraine. The Russian occupation, which started on February 24, 2022 and is still continuing, also damages the art and cultural heritage in Ukraine. The recent evaluation
Mammoths in Art, Mythology and Folk Beliefs
Mammoths… Cute to some of us, frightening to others. The mammoths, which played an important role in the daily life of our Paleolithic ancestors, went extinct long ago. But the deep traces they left in the social memory have not completely lost their effect