Longquan Celadon: A stunning Chinese pottery style which mimics the colors of jade
Longquan Celadon, also known in the West as greenware, is a beautiful type of Chinese porcelain. It was produced in Zhejiang province from around 960 to 1550, and the green items were made for everyday use. Celadon is believed to be a mix of the essences of the moon and the sun which made it […]
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House: the best residential example of Mayan Revival architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the best-known American architects who through his lifetime designed many iconic buildings, like the Price tower in Oklahoma and the Rookery Building in Illinois. He also built numerous private homes in different architectural styles for famous people in the U.S. One of the most amazing is the Ennis house, […]
Dumbarton Oaks owned by Harvard University is known for its rare books and magnificent gardens
Built by the diplomat Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks and its gardens make up one of the most beautiful estates in Washington D.C. The mansion which was once the residence of Bliss is today partly a museum in which valuable collections of Pre-Columbian and Byzantine art can be seen. He was a famous art collector […]
Maiolica: The most popular Italian pottery technique during the Renaissance
Maiolica is an Italian pottery technique that was very popular during the Renaissance. It is one of the most eye-catching styles of pottery ever produced in the country. The technique was adapted to various ceramic items such as plates, vessels, wine jugs, vases, and sometimes sculptures. It is typified by having a white background decorated […]
400-year-old Yuyuan Garden is the most stunning garden in Shanghai
The most famous classical garden in Shanghai is the Yuyuan Garden, which is also known as the Yu Garden. Built in the period of the Ming Dynasty, for more than 400 years, it has been considered one of the best and most beautiful gardens in China. Yuyuan is located in the center of the Old […]
Bucchero: The shiny black pottery of the Etruscans
Etruscan pottery was very common in Italy between the 7th and the 5th century BC when the Etruscan civilization was a major Mediterranean trading power. It was made in various shapes and forms and was separated in two kinds. The first type was very similar to the red-and-black Greek wares from the same period, and […]
Kew Palace: The smallest royal residence in London
The smallest and the most intimate royal palace in England is the Kew Palace. It is situated within the famous Kew Gardens near the banks of the River Thames. At first, the red-brick building was a small house built by Samuel Fortrey in 1631. Many members of the Fortrey family lived in the mansion, which […]
Villa del Balbianello: The paradise villa of Lake Como and its magnificent gardens
When it comes to villas in Italy, many people are in love with these little beauties that can be seen all over the country decorated with beautiful flowers and designed with small terraces made in different styles. There are many of them which are frequently visited and are located in places like Sicily, Tuscany, and […]