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Key Motifs in Italian Renaissance Art: Mythology to Portraits
Something The Mona Lisa, David, and The School of Athens all have in common is they represent a way of thinking that was ...
‘Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror’: Parmigianino’s Brilliantly Warped Perspective
The 16th-century Italian artist undermined the Renaissance-era rules of illusionistic space with this playful, virtuosic ...
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There was more than one Epiphany—and in dark times, that’s a relief.
Epiphany has come and gone. But this year, it struck me for the first time that the feast we celebrate is actually composed ...
‘Dante’s Divine Comedy’ Review: Enduring Visions of the Afterlife
The Florentine poet’s richly detailed vision of a journey through hell and beyond has inspired other writers and artists for ...
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Painting techniques that emerged during Renaissance
During the Renaissance, a period of artistic and intellectual awakening, painters developed innovative techniques that ...