Our writer sits down with Purdue Art History professor Beth Woodward to explore the under-appreciated nuances of Renaissance art.

The recovery of the artistic ideals of classical antiquity between 1400 and 1600 was hardly the only major period of cultural rebirth.

The Romans introduced gardens to England but its popularity grew following the Dark Ages. The Romans were the first to introduce gardens to England but its popularity began to rise when Anglo-Saxon ...

Curator Denise Muller revisits a major movement in American art and history for what may be the most celebrated exhibition the institution has seen “This landmark exhibition celebrates the brilliant ...

"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film, shot across Europe, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves ...

Richard A. Goldthwaite, a renowned historian specializing in the economic and social history of Renaissance Florence, died March 4 in Italy at the age of 90. Professor emeritus in the Krieger School's ...

For 31 years people have been gathering for the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival to experience a medieval village blended with fantasy. From cheering on a favorite knight jousting for a king's ...