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The Renaissance

The luminous world of the Renaissance, a period of unparalleled artistic and intellectual rebirth. Discover iconic masterpieces and innovative techniques.

Romani People in the Renaissance Era: History & Impact
Romani People in the Renaissance Era: History & Impact

Who are the Romani people and what did they contribute to life in Europe in the Renaissance era?

Painting vs. Sculpture: The Renaissance Battle for Supremacy in Art
Painting vs. Sculpture: The Renaissance Battle for Supremacy in Art

During the Renaissance, a competition called the Paragone sought to determine the superior art: painting or sculpture.

Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US
Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US

In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.

Key Motifs in Italian Renaissance Art: Mythology to Portraits
Key Motifs in Italian Renaissance Art: Mythology to Portraits

Explore key Italian Renaissance art motifs, from mythological themes to naturalistic portraits, featuring Botticelli, Da Vinci, and more classic works.

Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?
Italian vs. Northern Renaissance Art: What’s the Difference?

The Italian and Northern Renaissance share numerous similarities, but there are important distinctions to be made between the two.

What Was Lucas Cranach’s Legacy? A Dynasty in the German Renaissance
What Was Lucas Cranach’s Legacy? A Dynasty in the German Renaissance

The dynasty of great painters, started by Lucas Cranach the Elder, offers not only stunning art but lessons in business, entrepreneurship, and politics too.

7 Facts About the Ghent Altarpiece
7 Facts About the Ghent Altarpiece

The Ghent Altarpiece has a tumultuous history of theft and destruction, yet it is still here today.

The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?
The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?

King Henry VIII hired three separate artists to create for him an elaborate tomb, yet remains in his temporary grave to this day.