Painted Palette Fine Art Studio and Art Gallery

"Ruins at the House of the Faun," oil on canvas, 16”x20”,by Marie Casne. All rights reserved by the artist.

Butterflies, oil on canvas, by, Kim Crabtree, All rights reserved by artist. Work in progress.

Peep, oil on canvas, by Patricia Reed, 24”x30”, all rights reserved by artist.

Research Reveals the Vibrant Colors of the Parthenon Sculptures - GreekReporter.com New evidence say that the Parthenon sculptures were colorful and had detailed designs with human figures and palm leaf patterns.

Edward Hopper was one of America’s most celebrated artists, renowned for delving into themes of loneliness and isolation in both urban and rural American settings. Perhaps his most iconic work, and arguably his masterpiece, Nighthawks, stands as one of the most famous artworks of the 20th century and a quintessential piece of American art.

Masterpiece Story: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper Delve into the world of Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks' and how this iconic painting captures the essence of modern society.

Some in Italy are trying to stop what they consider 'debasing' use of the sculpture
Source: theweek

The cultural fight over Michelangelo's David Some in Italy are trying to stop what they consider 'debasing' use of the sculpture

Multiple sources reported that the protester was arrested; French news agency AFP has said that the museum intends to file criminal charges against her. The institution confirmed that the painting was undamaged by the action and is already back on view.

CLIMATE ACTIVIST DEFACES MONET AT MUSÉE D’ORSAY A climate activist with Riposte Alimentaire (Food Response) on June 1 stuck an adhesive poster to the glass protecting Claude Monet’s 1873 Coquelicots (Poppies) at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

Wow, what a find.

A Long-Lost Degas, Bought for $1,000, Resurfaces in Spain An artwork that was bought online for just $1,000 turned out to be a real Degas and is now valued at up to $13 million.

Top French court rejects bid to return Mona Lisa to 'rightful owners' France's top administrative court on May 13 rejected a claim for the famous Mona Lisa masterpiece from an unknown association that says it represents the heirs of the painter Leonardo da Vinci.