Sarah Phelps Smith

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Bankrolling beauty: the money men of the 15th century

1 Nov 2011

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




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Decoding your greeting cards

1 Dec 2006

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




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Fra Angelico rediscovered

2 Feb 2006

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




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900 years of Russian masterpieces

18 Nov 2005

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.




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Fashioning tomorrow?s woman

22 Jul 2005

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