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The luminous world of the Renaissance, a period of unparalleled artistic and intellectual rebirth. Discover iconic masterpieces and innovative techniques.
Who are the Romani people and what did they contribute to life in Europe in the Renaissance era?
During the Renaissance, a competition called the Paragone sought to determine the superior art: painting or sculpture.
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.
Explore key Italian Renaissance art motifs, from mythological themes to naturalistic portraits, featuring Botticelli, Da Vinci, and more classic works.
The Italian and Northern Renaissance share numerous similarities, but there are important distinctions to be made between the two.
The dynasty of great painters, started by Lucas Cranach the Elder, offers not only stunning art but lessons in business, entrepreneurship, and politics too.
The Ghent Altarpiece has a tumultuous history of theft and destruction, yet it is still here today.
King Henry VIII hired three separate artists to create for him an elaborate tomb, yet remains in his temporary grave to this day.