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by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 06/24/2011 - 03:36

Officials in Florence have asked France for an exceptional loan, requesting to borrow the Mona Lisa for a 2013 exhibit at the Uffizi.Leonardo Da Vinci’s…

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New Theory: Turin Shroud ‘A Creation’ by Italian Artist

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 06/08/2011 - 04:43

Art historian Luciano Buso has proposed a controversial thesis in his new book about the Shroud of Turin. Buso claims to have found proof that an Italian…

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Skeleton Found in Mona Lisa Hunt

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/30/2011 - 06:06

The search for Mona Lisa’s remains have yielded a promising find. Experts have uncovered a skeleton in the Florence convent where the model for Da Vinci’s…

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Creating an Impression. Painting in Italy

by ITALY | Wed, 05/18/2011 - 05:01

Just what is it about Italy that makes artists want to paint it? Is it the special atmosphere, the quality of light, the golden colours, or the variety of…

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Man Recreates Sistine Chapel in His Home

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/16/2011 - 08:46

Retired designer Robert Burns has never seen the Sistine Chapel in Rome, but he sleeps under the Renaissance masterpiece every night. For the last eight years…

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Historians Dig for Mona Lisa's Bones

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 04/06/2011 - 05:30

A group of art historians wants to uncover the remains of the woman believed to have been the model for Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. They hope that finding…

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Rome Hosts Lorenzo Lotto Exhibit

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 03/11/2011 - 09:58

'Venus and Cupid' by Lorenzo LottoA comprehensive collection of work by Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto (1480-1556) is currently on display in Rome…

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Modenantiquaria Antique Fair Opens

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 02/15/2011 - 03:55

Modenantiquaria, the world-renowned antique fair has returned to Modena for its 25th exhibition. The annual exposition amasses unique art and curious artifacts…

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Private Tours of the Sistine Chapel Come at a Price

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 02/10/2011 - 03:03

On a busy day, Vatican visitors might wait in line for 5 or 6 hours before making it to the Sistine Chapel.The maddening wait is worth it once you finally find…

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Italian Team Claims Mona Lisa Model was Male

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 02/03/2011 - 04:46

Her enigmatic smile has been a mystery for centuries, but new research claims we should be saying "HIS smile," when talking about the Mona Lisa.The Italian…