The movie The Monuments Men tells the story of those assigned to protect the art treasures of Europe during World War II. Hitler is amassing the treasures of civilization all destined for a De Führer Museum. Modern works are of course not included in the treasure hunt. Works by Picasso and others are destroyed. While … Continue reading Of Monuments and Men
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The Scream to Hit the Auction Block
One of the most instantly recognizable images in both art history and popular culture, perhaps second only to the Mona Lisa, will his the auction block at Sotheby's in New York on May 2. The present version of The Scream dates from 1895, and is one of four versions of the composition, and the only … Continue reading The Scream to Hit the Auction Block