One of the most written-about Renaissance artists, da Vinci may also be among the most poorly understood.

A rare portrait by Bernardino de’ Conti, a peer of Leonardo da Vinci, set a record at Sotheby's Master Paintings auction.

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

A mural commissioned in 1503 for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence has been the subject of controversy and debate for more than ...

In 1494, Francesco’s successor, Ludovico Sforza, built on the castle’s tradition and hired Leonardo da Vinci to create art ...

In 1460, Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, decided he required a royal residence. He seized upon the ruins of a medieval fortress in northern Italy and over the next few years, oversaw its ...

Italy’s famed Sforza Castle is a focal point for historians, architects, and art lovers—as well as ... the grounds originally hinted at by Leonardo da Vinci. But according to recent, ground ...

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that the ''Mona Lisa'' will get its own dedicated room inside the Louvre museum under a major renovation and expansion of the Paris landmark that ...

Embrace imperfection for inspiration, creativity, and growth in art, life, and personal development. Beauty lies in ...

Enhancing a museum or art gallery with a quality dining venue is a trend that has steadily spread among major cities, with ...