THE POETRY OF A KISS
Some paintings leave an indelible mark in the history of art. The Kiss (1907-1908) by Gustav Klimt is without a doubt one of these. Maybe...
14 May, 2010 / 0 Comments
Storia dell’arte Tag
GIOTTO’S FRESCOES: TECHNIQUE AND SOLUTIONS
As a finishing touch to a fresco, we talk about “tempera a secco” or the use of lime, in other words, a fresh medium; even...
03 May, 2010 / 0 Comments
THE TRIUMPH OF BACCHUS AND ARIADNE
Springtime, long sunny days, and romantic walks in the open air. Is there a better subject than the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne to accompany...
09 April, 2010 / 1 Comment
BOLDINI, THE PAINTER OF EUROPEAN HIGH SOCIETY
A must-see exhibition for art lovers is under way at the Palazzo dei Diamanti (Ferrara) entitled “Boldini nella Parigi degli Impressionisti (Boldini in Impressionist Paris)....
26 October, 2009 / 1 Comment
SECRETS OF THE LAST SUPPER
Raise your hand if you do not know the painting depicted in the photo? There is no doubt that it is perhaps the most famous...
08 October, 2009 / 1 Comment
Il Giudizio Universale di Michelangelo
La grandiosa composizione si incentra intorno alla figura dominante del Cristo, colto nell'attimo che precede quello in cui verrà emesso il verdetto del Giudizio Universale....
16 June, 2009 / 4 Comments