Michelangelo

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by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia recalls the era of the High Renaissance and looks at the work and influence of some of the great artists of that period... The Renaissance: A…
by Natalie Aldern |
The citizens of Florence have been given the power to decide if the Church of San Lorenzo should be restored according to plans designed by Michelangelo in…
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by Natalie Aldern |
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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by Natalie Aldern |
The Vatican has started a firestorm in the art world by issuing a statement condemning the symbolic “depravity and nudity celebrated by the morally corrupt”.…
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by Natalie Aldern |
Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, the statue of David, could be at risk of collapse due to a new modern convenience. A high-speed tunnel is scheduled to be…
by Natalie Aldern |
A group of American artists has cast George Clooney as ‘God’s gift to women’ in a new mural. Hoping to capture the actor’s attention, Studio Vertu finished a…
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by Natalie Aldern |
The original "Madonna della Scala"Art lovers around the globe will soon have the chance to see works by one of Italy’s most celebrated masters. A new…