One of the world’s most talked-about art exhibitions is drawing crowds — and selling out repeatedly — at a quiet gallery tucked inside a Lincoln Park block.

"You may spy on me and think that I am painting sacred things."

See a virtual reconstruction of this remarkable Moche shield. The intricate details of the shield convey movement, and reveal the skills of Moche metalsmiths in the first millennium CE, centuries before the rise of the Incas.

Take a closer look at the details of a colorful relief panel from La Pasadita that provides a glimpse into the power and pageantry of the royal courts of the ancient Maya.

In the heart of southeastern Ohio, where Sunday Creek once flowed clear, a vibrant transformation is underway.

Rome artist Luigi Serafini became a cult rock star of the art world with the 1981 publication of his surreal and whimsical book, "Codex Seraphinianus."

Let's journey through the sun-kissed shores of Tanzania to uncover the tales of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara—two ancient towns that once thrummed with the heartbeat of global trade and cultural fusion.

In the heart of southeastern Zimbabwe, nestled amidst rolling hills and savannahs, lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—a city of stone that once pulsed with life, commerce, and culture.

In the heart of southwestern Nigeria, near the vibrant city of Òṣogbo, lies a verdant sanctuary where the earthly and the ethereal intertwine—the Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove. Spanning 75 hectares of pristine forest, this sacred haven is the last of its kind,...

In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.

What happens when a contemporary florist attempts to reconstruct a masterpiece from the Dutch Golden Age?

Fabiola Jean-Louis has been researching and exploring her Haitian heritage to create art that reimagines history and identity through a deeply personal lens.

In Michelle Miller's final look this week at pillars of New Orleans' style, the correspondent delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking.

In this special marathon, "Sunday Morning" brings you stories about the enduring powers of art in many forms, including stories about jigsaw puzzles, Mark Rothko's paintings, Sharon Stone's art, magic troll art and the Disney art that has joined the publi...

In the annals of art history, few pigments have a backstory as macabre—and as oddly compelling—as Mummy Brown. This rich, earthy brown paint, favored by European artists in the 18th and 19th centuries, was not merely named for its resemblance to the color...