Today the metamorphosed Durness Limestone is quarried near Ullapool to produce Britain’s sole remaining true marble, the variegated greenish white Ledmore Marble. Historically, this scarcity of …

From 1801 to 1812, Elgin's agents removed about half the surviving Parthenon sculptures, as well as sculptures from the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Propylaia, sending them to …

Art Deco came from a time of rapid change, shaped by cultural shifts, industrial progress, and the optimism after World War I. It captured the spirit of the early 20th century. From New York’s …

The book demonstrates the scope of the Art Deco movement and its pioneering architects, who built everything from private homes to factories, from churches to office buildings, from cafés to cinemas.

Jul 9, 2025 · Marble’s story begins thousands of years ago, when early civilizations discovered its potential not only as a building material but as a medium for artistic expression. In Ancient Egypt, …

Nov 8, 2024 · The use of marble dates back over 2,500 years, making it one of the earliest building materials used by ancient civilizations. Marble was treasured by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for …

The style spread across Europe to the United States and Britain, where it became a favourite for building types associated with the modern age, garages, airports, ocean liners, cinemas, swimming pools, …

Mar 7, 2025 · Discover the fascinating history of marble stone, its ancient uses, and how it evolved into one of the most popular materials in modern architecture and art.

Art Deco design can be found in all sorts of objects in its day—a simple perfume bottle was made to resemble a Mayan pyramid; furniture was inspired by dynamic coloration of rich woods used in …

Feb 28, 2025 · Once reserved for temples and monuments, marble found its way into luxury homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. Architects in the early modern period began integrating marble into …