Perched on a rocky promontory above the River Vltava, Český Krumlov captivates countless visitors with its colourful streets, Renaissance castle and enchanting river bends. This magical medieval gem ...

The origins of candlestick charting can be traced to the rice futures markets of 18th-century Japan. A merchant and trader named Honma Munehisa from the town of Sakata is widely credited as the father ...

Sgraffito, an ancient technique of scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of contrasting color, is making a comeback in modern African home decor. This unique art form adds texture and ...

Arthur Gonzalez, “The Stupidity Syndrome," 2024. Ceramic, epoxy, metal. Pattie Chalmers, "What Remains," 2021. Earthenware, mixed media. Detail. Brian Harper, 2025 ...

Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl, in this fabulous & creative class! In this class, we’ll begin by making a clay pinch pot cup or bowl. We’ll then get creative with underglaze and sgraffito. Sgraffito ...

The study focuses on a black and white sgraffito decoration attached to a cement exterior wall in Kibbutz Yiftach, Israel. Since its creation in 1971, the artwork has experienced weathering processes, ...

An Antiques Roadshow visitor was left stunned, exclaiming 'that's outrageous' when discovering her inherited family heirloom was valued in five figures. Specialist Serhat Ahmet examined a Chinese tea ...

An Antiques Roadshow guest exclaimed ‘that’s outrageous’ after her item from a late family member was revealed to be worth five figures. Expert Serhat Ahmet talked to a woman who had brought in a ...

How does one create art? Usually, you build it from scratch, or paint it, or shape it. But in every method, you require restraint and control. Sgraffito teaches you this rare trait. The Italian art ...

"Anyone who knows me will find it hilarious that I've picked a car as my favourite design of the year, given that at the advanced age of 30, I still cannot drive and, in fact, know very little about ...