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

How patrons of the arts became plutocrats aboard yachts. I n the early 1500s, an unknown wealthy patron is said to have ...

Excerpt: Once cherished by ancient civilisations from Egypt to Mesopotamia, lapis lazuli, often dubbed "blue gold," continues ...

Located a few steps from Piazza della Scala, the Leonardo3 museum is a major attraction for tourists and art lovers. With ...