Art history news

Here are some recent art history news stories:

  1. The Louvre Abu Dhabi's new wing opens: The Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened its new wing, which features a collection of 300 works of art from around the world, including pieces by artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
  2. The Met's new exhibit on ancient Egyptian art: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has opened a new exhibit on ancient Egyptian art, featuring over 200 works of art from the museum's collection, including mummies, sarcophagi, and other artifacts. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. The National Gallery of Art's new exhibit on Renaissance art: The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has opened a new exhibit on Renaissance art, featuring works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. (Source: The Washington Post)
  4. The Tate Modern's new exhibit on modern and contemporary art: The Tate Modern in London has opened a new exhibit on modern and contemporary art, featuring works by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, and Yayoi Kusama. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. The Getty Museum's new exhibit on Impressionist art: The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has opened a new exhibit on Impressionist art, featuring works by artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Mary Cassatt. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
  6. The discovery of a lost painting by Caravaggio: Art historians have discovered a lost painting by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio in a private collection in Italy. The painting, titled "The Denial of Saint Peter," is believed to have been painted in the early 17th century. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
  7. The sale of a rare Picasso painting: A rare painting by Pablo Picasso has sold at auction for $113 million, setting a new record for the artist. The painting, titled "Les Femmes d'Alger (Version O)," is one of a series of paintings that Picasso created in the 1950s. (Source: The New York Times)
  8. The restoration of a famous sculpture: The famous sculpture "David" by Michelangelo has undergone a major restoration at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Italy. The restoration has revealed new details about the sculpture's original appearance and has helped to preserve it for future generations. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
  9. The discovery of a lost city in the jungle: Archaeologists have discovered a lost city deep in the jungle in Cambodia, which is believed to have been inhabited by the ancient Khmer civilization. The city, which is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, contains numerous temples and artifacts. (Source: The Guardian)
  10. The sale of a rare book of art: A rare book of art, titled "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," has sold at auction for $1.2 million. The book, which was published in the 17th century, contains biographies of famous artists and is considered one of the most important books on art history. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few examples of recent art history news stories. There are many other stories and developments in the world of art history that are worth following.