Art in the Early Renaissance, meet Filippo Brunelleschi
Life and career of one of Italy's greates artists ever lived, Filippo Brunelleschi, the inventor of the linear perspective and creator of the iconic dome. The post Art in the Early Renaissance, meet...
View ArticleArt in Italy, the Early Renaissance. Part two.
Two excellent artists from the Early Renaissance: Donatello with his sculptures and Ghiberti whose magnificent doors were called "gates of Paradise" The post Art in Italy, the Early Renaissance. Part...
View ArticleLeonardo da Vinci, a deep dive into the genius
Legends, misteries and curiosities about Leonardo Da Vinci. The post Leonardo da Vinci, a deep dive into the genius appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleLeonardo da Vinci, the life of a Genius
Life of Leonardo da Vinci, the quintessential Renaissance man, an artist and a scientist, one of the most creative minds to ever live. The post Leonardo da Vinci, the life of a Genius appeared first on...
View ArticleLeonardo Da Vinci’s secrets and the mysteries of a genius
Leonardo Da Vinci is a continuous source of interest and curiosity The post Leonardo Da Vinci’s secrets and the mysteries of a genius appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleGeorge Washington, the naked president: Canova’s studies for his statue
Did you know? The Italian artist Canova was supposed to create a model of George Washington. The catch? The President was naked. How it happened Thomas Jefferson commissioned the study to Canova at the...
View ArticleFuturism In Italy, a guide
Futurism artists in Italy The post Futurism In Italy, a guide appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleItalian art in the Renaissance, the Life in Italy overview
Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world. The post Italian art in the...
View ArticleThe many mysteries of Raffaello’s life
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for...
View ArticleRenzo Piano and his sustainable, architectural marvels
With a new project on the way, we look at Piano’s best works in Italy. The post Renzo Piano and his sustainable, architectural marvels appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleThe icon of ballet Carla Fracci has died
The famous dancer and icon died at 84, after an unforgettable career. Carla Fracci was born in 1936 in Milan. And there, she studied ballet at the famous Theater La Scala. During the decades of her...
View ArticleVenice museums: the ones that should not be missed
Venice is the city of love and bridges, however, it does not disappoint arts ad, culture lovers, because it is also full of artistic patrimony and amazing museums. Above all, among Venice museums, it...
View ArticleNew secrets about Venice unveiled
The latest findings of a team of archaeologists. The post New secrets about Venice unveiled appeared first on Life in Italy.
View Article18 May: International Museum Day. The most visited museums in Italy
May 18 is a significant day in the realm of culture in Italy and beyond: it commemorates worldwide museums’ Day. This event was launched in 1977 on the initiative of the Council of Europe to promote...
View ArticleA new Raphael painting has been unearthed – investigations are still ongoing
There are people who reject all possibilities and those who are simply elevated. On the occasion of the conference The ideal beauty – Raffaello Sanzio’s Vision of Perfection, a shocking statement was...
View ArticleA new proposal for the Egyptian Museum of Turin: Free from 2028
The Egyptian Museum of Turin‘s new proposal follows in the footsteps of the world’s most famous museums. Director Christian Greco has set a new, revolutionary, and ambitious project: to make the museum...
View ArticleThe Amalfi Paper: An Eight-Century Artisanal Tradition
The Charta Bambagina, better known as Amalfi Paper, represents Italian artisanal excellence with a tradition that has been passed down for over eight centuries. This esteemed production process is...
View ArticleCarrara Marble: Italy’s white diamond used for the world’s most important...
The Romans called it marmor lumensis, referring to the port of Luni in Liguria that managed its commercial trade during its most flourishing years. Today, Carrara marble is one of the most prized in...
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