Before photography and global travel, artists relied on second-hand descriptions of exotic animals. That sometimes led to very creative interpretations. Today we’re looking at some of the funniest ...

CU Boulder Professor Kirk Ambrose set out to better understand art, doubt and medieval pilgrimages, but his 800-mile walk has modern implications At some point during his trek, Kirk Ambrose felt that ...

With its countless crucifixion scenes and gold-leaf Madonna and Child icons, sexuality and unbridled desire might not be the first things that pop to mind when discussing Christian Medieval art. But ...

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Even before I became a mom, I fantasized about the day I would get to start drawing or painting with a son or daughter of my own. My parents are artists, and many of my earliest memories include ...

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When it comes to buying gifts for kids, the best presents spark their imaginations, offer hands-on fun, and maybe even teach them something in the process. Whether your favorite child is fascinated by ...

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The Walker Art Center has opened its contemporary collection to families and children and is inviting them to play in the new exhibition “Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids.” Specifically designed ...

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Installation view of Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages at The Met Cloisters showing a sculpture of Saint Sebastian (Northern Europe, late 15th century) (all photos Emma ...

This 14th- or 15th-century aquamanile, a vessel for pouring water in domestic and religious settings, shows a sexual depiction of the legend of Aristotle and Phyllis. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ...