Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) crafted a public persona and personal mythology that earned him the romantic sobriquet the "Last Knight" and that perpetuates his legend to this day. In his lifelong quest to establish himself as Europe's n...

The Wittgenstein Vitrine, a monumental silver and gemstone-encrusted cabinet, is one of the most important and complex works produced by Austria's Wiener Werkstatte. Kevin W. Tucker weaves together a fascinating portrait of the vitrine, examining its...

With its emphasis on social reform and simplicity in design – bold lines, honest use of materials, and redeeming qualities of handmade goods – the Arts and Crafts movement offered an antidote to the perceived ills of a rapidly changing world and the...