The Blue Boy Framing Makeover: What’s In a Frame? November 3, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment The Blue Boy is going to hang in a new frame – does it really matter what sort of frame surrounds a piece of art? It all depends on your perspective.
Is Photography Finally Considered an Art? October 22, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford 1 Comment Photography – is it art or simple mechanics? The value of photos is increasing, as buyers are becoming more aware of photographs as art.
Ghent Altarpiece: Giving a Priceless Treasure a Facelift October 15, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment The Ghent Altarpiece survived Hitler, Napoleon, and iconoclasts; condensation has damaged the priceless art. A team now works to renew the remaining panel.
Possible New Leonardo daVinci Could Make Art History: Is It Real? October 8, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment Could this recently-discovered painting be Isabella d’Este, by Leonardo da Vinci? If so, it’s priceless – if not, it’s still very valuable.
Language in Art: Communication, Titles, and Ownership Over the Years October 6, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment Artists have been using words to augment, label, and explain their works for hundreds of years – can you separate the language from the art?