Sarah Phelps Smith

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Bankrolling beauty: the money men of the 15th century

1 Nov 2011 | FEATURES |  

tags: art, banking, beauty, Renaissance

With one eye on the next life, the Medici used their wealth to fund timeless works of art.

Decoding your greeting cards

1 Dec 2006 | FEATURES |  

tags: Christmas, iconography

There is a wealth of symbolism in the smallest detail of classic Christmas cards.

Fra Angelico rediscovered

2 Feb 2006 | FEATURES |  

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There is always something new to be discovered about a great artist, as a recent visit to New York's Metropolitan Museum showed.

900 years of Russian masterpieces

18 Nov 2005 | FEATURES |  

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The Guggenheim's bold survey of the progress of the art of Russia offers stunning insights into its culture from early icons to the avant-garde.

Fashioning tomorrow?s woman

22 Jul 2005 | FEATURES |  

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Fashion is not just for the frivolous. For the professional woman of the 21st century, fashion awareness is a cultural responsibility.