Fine Arts.

This article presents developments in the field of art, as of October 26, 1865. On the northern coast of Sicily, Italy about ten miles east from Palernio and near the little town Castelio di Solanto, a search is being carried on among the almost wholly buried ruins of a very ancient city. Up to this time the small treasures of bronze, pottery, and glass have been more valuable than anything found in immediate connection with buildings. The collection of coins is very rich and of high historical value. Another development focuses on the interior decoration of the best houses in great cities, of which the mantels of dining rooms, drawing rooms, and libraries are important features.