Beyond its ancient ruins and Baroque landmarks, Rome has quietly become a hub for vibrant, large-scale street art. From forgotten industrial zones to hidden alleys, this video explores how local and ...

While modern soldiers may not adopt the testudo formation as the legions of old did, many Roman innovations did lead to ...

Discover the lesser-known town in Italy that features Roman-style structures made from a stone that glows in the light, ...

Our critics pick 11 outstanding exhibitions — many still on view this summer —and tour the renewed Frick Collection and the ...

Statue of a Resting Goat. Body: late 1st century, Roman, Imperial period. Head attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). (Lorenzo De Masi/Torlonia Collection, Rome/Torlonia Foundation ...

Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete.

Art & Exhibitions There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History. Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems. All roads lead to Rome. And to Cy Twombly’s former studio and a vibrant array of artist ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.

The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art.

Biography. Professor Lauren Hackworth Petersen received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.She specializes in ancient Roman art and architecture. She has also done extensive research in ...

As to why the sculpture is known as Athena rather than Minerva—the ancient Roman equivalent of the Olympian—Manchester tells The Art Newspaper that it was, in fact, originally called Minerva.

"The notion of a Roman sculpture show might seem at first blush to be a bit stodgy," said Kyle MacMillan in the Chicago Sun-Times.But the 58 ancient works that constitute "Myth and Marble" are ...