Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

Florence is a haven for art, history and Tuscan cuisine. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, this Italian city known for masterpieces like Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's "Dome." ...

One of the favorite spots for lovers on Dromoland Castle’s vast estate is the Temple of Mercury: a domed pavilion of Doric columns on a raised stone platform, topped by a sculpture of the Roman ...

Below the building's curved arches are dozens of sculptures (notable ones include ... The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi and is described as a must-see by experts and travelers ...

Inside, visitors can admire the stained glass windows, marble mosaic floors, and art from various eras and artists. Visiting the iconic Brunelleschi's Dome, known as the Duomo, is also a must.

Christie’s announces the online sale Face Time: People in Art through the Ages, a themed auction which looks at portraiture and the representation of people in art, whilst tracing the evolution of the ...

Includes the literary works of such writers as Petrarch, Pico, Machiavelli, Erasmus and Cervantes, along with the art of Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Cellini, Dufay, da Vinci, and ...

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I wanted to make my research accessible to a larger audience—particularly to share some groundbreaking findings on one of ...