With over 1.5 million art objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it’s no wonder that you’ll need weeks, if not months, to explore the most interesting collections housed there.

But what did they look like 50, or even 100 years ago? Read on to see stunning now and then images of the planet’s most ...

The glowing works from Siena, now at the Met, are revelatory for their emotional intensity and 24-karat beauty.

Stories of haunted paintings have circulated for centuries, and we love these tales because they suggest that the creative ...

Birdman tells the story of Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), an actor who rose to international fame by playing Birdman, a ...

Historical paintings are experiencing a revival due to their deep narrative, evocative themes, and traditional techniques.

Though celebrity collectors often blur out their more prized artworks in these tours, many are generous enough to speak to ...