Chios, known for its mastic production and fragrant orchards, is a hidden gem in the North Aegean.
Explore the medieval villages of Mesta and Pyrgi, visit the Nea Moni Monastery, and relax on secluded beaches like Emporios and Vroulidia. Chios offers a blend of natural beauty, history, and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for those seeking to avoid the crowds.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.