In 13th- and 14th-century Europe, art was mostly connected to the church, and was made to help people feel closer to God.

Before we can answer this question, we need to think about another one: “what is art?” Art is something people make to share ideas or feelings. It can make others think or feel something too. Art can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christie’s, a 258-year-old institution synonymous with fine art, is about to step into what it calls a "new frontier": ...