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Raphael's Masterpiece On Show in Milan for the Holidays

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/04/2013 - 06:00

Madonna of Foligno, Raphael, 1512. During the holidays, Milano will be graced by one of Raphael’s artistic masterpiece: the Madonna of Foligno, on loan from…

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What's On in Italy Winter 2013: Art, Festivals and Music

by Carol King | Fri, 11/29/2013 - 05:06

Your guide to what’s on in Italy this winter, from art shows and sports events, to festivals and concerts. ARTS La Madonna di Foligno in Milan…

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Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter, a fresco by Perugino

So How Did the Renaissance Begin?

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 10/17/2011 - 08:22

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…

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Dark Mystery Surrounding Raphael Painting Solved

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 01/04/2011 - 03:58

For generations, art historians have argued about the black background in one of Raphael’s most intriguing paintings. Was “Madonna del Granduca” originally…

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Raphael returns to Urbino

by ITALY | Sat, 04/04/2009 - 03:12

Raphael returns to his eastern Italian Marche region hometown Urbino on Saturday in a show highlighting the influence of his father Giovanni Sanzio's workshop…

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Urbino exhibition recalls young Raphael

by ITALY | Thu, 03/19/2009 - 04:51

The youthful experiences and early artworks of a man who would become one of the greatest Renaissance masters are spotlighted in an upcoming exhibition in this…