Money matters – the art of German hyperinflation
The emergency money issued by many German towns during the First World War featured a range of designs – including witches, devils and donkeys
The emergency money issued by many German towns during the First World War featured a range of designs – including witches, devils and donkeys
Art news daily: 18 February
Art news daily: 17 February
Vivid illuminated manuscripts show how important the cult of the Virgin Mary was to the emperor Zar’a Ya‘eqob
Every country has its own Versailles, right? Rakewell rounds them up
The world’s most significant collection of silkworm cocoons, and many other marvels of sericulture, can be found in the capital of Georgia
The painter exerts the force of his personality from beyond the grave in the first part of this unconventional biography
The BBC programme takes a playful look at changing attitudes to nudity in art – from Michelangelo’s David to modern life drawing
Art news daily: 4 February
A 14th-century sketch by a travelling friar is now thought to be the earliest known drawing of the city
What effect do contemporary artists have on the environment – and should this affect what we think about their work?
The reunited fragments of a bowl in Bolton Museum can tell us a lot about the longstanding British enthusiasm for ancient Egypt
The Church of England may be one of the UK’s biggest landowners, but surprisingly little of its wealth is spent on the historic buildings in its care
A complete version of the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays is up for sale. What is it that makes this book so desirable?
Art news daily: 20 January
The painter-novelist was one of a kind – but his influence will continue to shape the imagination of Scotland
Art news daily: 10 January
The decision to exchange the historic carvings of Hinemihi at Clandon Park for new examples is admirable – and creative
A court recently ruled that the ancient site be reconverted into a mosque, casting the fate of its well-preserved mosaics and wall paintings into question
Art news daily: 6 January