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The Strange Tale of the Chimera of Arezzo

by Laura Morelli | Tue, 10/27/2020 - 06:47

Chimera of Arezzo c. 400 B.C.E., bronze, 129 cm (just over 4 feet) in length Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Firenze © Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici…

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How to See Raphael in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/25/2020 - 00:00

To pay homage to Raphael on the 500th anniversary of his death, here’s a walking itinerary in the center of Rome to visit the places that contain his works or…

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Lady with the Ermine’: History and Mystery

by Laura Morelli | Mon, 09/21/2020 - 13:08

Leonardo da Vinci, The Lady with the Ermine (presumed to be Cecilia Gallerani) 1489-90, oil on panel, Czartoryski Museum, Kraków, Poland   In 1482, Leonardo da…

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Tarquinia Day Trip: In the Footsteps of the Ancient Etruscans

by Laura Morelli | Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:40

Tarquinia lies about 100 km (60 miles) north of Rome and is an easy day trip by car, train, or bus. This classic Italian hill town sits perched near the coast…

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Florence In the Footsteps of Raphael

by Laura Morelli | Mon, 06/08/2020 - 11:51

In the fall of 1504, 21-year-old Raffaello Sanzio mounted a mule and began winding his way down the mountainous pathsfrom Urbino. At first glance, leaving his…

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Urbino - In the Footsteps of Raphael

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 03/26/2020 - 06:36

Recently I stood on a windswept hilltop overlooking Urbino, took a picture, and texted my husband. From five thousand miles away, he texted back: “Is that a…

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Detail from one of Raphael's tapestries for the Sistine Chapel

500 Years Later, Raphael’s Tapestries Return to Sistine Chapel

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/18/2020 - 06:31

The monumental tapestries made from designs by Raphael are exceptionally on view in the place they were originally intended for, the Sistine Chapel in Rome’s…

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Angel playing the lute painting by Rosso Fiorentino

The Uffizi’s Gift for Christmas: A Virtual Exhibition of Art Masterpieces For All to See

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 12/24/2019 - 06:25

For Christmas this year, the Uffizi Gallery, Italy’s most renowned art gallery, offers art lovers a virtual journey through the history of art. Called “Nella…

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Look around! There's Street Jewellery Everywhere in Italy!

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:12

If you want to find a street sign which truly symbolises Italy, you don't have to look very far. In virtually every town and village you will see a bright blue…

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A 21st Century Grand Tour: The Colnaghi Foundation at the Venice Biennale

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 00:20

For well over a century (since 1895) the Venice Biennale has been a showcase for the world’s contemporary art. Great names of the art world have been exhibited…