It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...

A prehistoric painting in Indonesia has been dated to at least 51,200 years ago, making it the earliest known example of "figurative" cave art in the world and perhaps the oldest known surviving ...

Ask three historians to define “Art Deco,” and you’ll likely get three varying answers. That’s because Art Deco is many different things to many different people, and its evolution is as unique as its ...

Innovation has always been an engine of success for companies. However, coming up with novel ideas can be challenging. The process of ideation requires creativity, experimentation and out-of-the-box ...

Examples of artwork that appear strikingly realistic due to technique and detail.

On any given day, there are hundreds of different exhibitions on view at the Smithsonian's many museums. But a recent White House executive order singled out one. The Shape of Power: Stories of Race ...