Antique art is something that is so beautiful, and is rich with history and information on past civilizations. I love going to galleries and exhibits to view the various ancient art works and antique art.
While I do appreciate the value of the art, I am unfortunately quite ignorant as to the pieces themselves, their history, the civilizations they originate from, and the styles and periods in history. It is for this reason that I have made a concerted effort to try and learn more.
One of the things I have done is visit galleries, like Phoenix Ancient Art, run by Ali Aboutaam and his brother Hicham Aboutaam. The galleries themselves held a wealth of information as well as many artifacts and pieces of art, and the brochures and general information available make for quite an enlightening experience.
I am planning to go again – anyone know of any special items or exhibits I should focus on?