The famous Greek foot commonly found in ancient Greek statues, was initially attributed to the Golden Ratio artists were ...

Doctoral student Mutsumi Okabe was hosted by Meadows’ Department of Art History this spring to further her research in ...

After centuries of conquest, many of Mexico's greatest treasures are outside the country. Here's where to find some famous ...

Five fragmented masterpieces are now whole again, revealing new insights into art history and their creators’ original intent ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum King Tut galleries prepares for their grand opening, with the arrival of his ceremonial chair.

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift" ...

Art Wave will kick off in both the Uptown and Downtown historic districts during Art Walk and continue throughout May. Student work from Salish Coast Elementary, Blue Heron Middle School and Port ...

Researchers have uncovered the earliest-known depiction of the Milky Way in coffin art depicting the Egyptian sky goddess Nut ...

Tomb art suggests the sky goddess Nut from ancient Egypt might reveal the oldest depiction of our galaxy.

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced the galaxy, such as the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Book of Nut.

Ancient Egyptians appear to have depicted the Milky Way in their funerary art, according to a new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage. Dr. Or Grauer, associate ...

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of Portsmouth Associate Professor of Astrophysics, Dr Or Graur to uncover what he ...