Abstract King William II of the Netherlands (1792–1849) created important art collections with benefit advice from leading dealers at home and abroad, for which special premises were built in one royal palaces The Hague. Whenever monarch was not residence, these made accessible to visitors. Following William’s sudden death 1849 almost everything sold paintings are now distributed around world. ...

Ancient construction and artistic decoration of buildings in European countries as well Ukraine have similarities styles, materials. The planning principles urban development Europe similar roots the styles dating back to times ancient Greece Rome, which been preserved our time. These classicism Gothic, baroque renaissance perfectly harmoniously combine with each other are complemented by moder...

Since ancient times, the Assyrians believed that there are occult powers and a world of evil spirits demons represented by gods cause concern spread fear dread in souls population sending tribulations diseases to people. All this was made clear many texts monuments were discovered, therefore, they followed methods ways reflected their behaviors, get rid harm, following several religious rituals...

Abstract This article analyses the phenomenon of glass in wall and floor opera sectilia from Hellenistic period to Late Antiquity. type decoration was developed Alexandria – as testified by archaeological finds then spread across Greco-Roman world. In Rome art created a backdrop for series displays especially imperial palaces elite housing that spanned Imperial era. All great metropolises were ...