Italy
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Biography: Federico Zandomeneghi
Federico Zandomeneghi (1841–1917) was an Italian painter known for his association with the French Impressionist movement and his depictions of contemporary…
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Biography: Umberto Boccioni
Umberto Boccioni, born on October 19, 1882, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, was a pivotal figure in the development of modern art,…
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Biography: Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style…
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Inspiration: “Meu Netinho,” by Eliseu Visconti
In 1884, Eliseu Visconti entered the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios do Rio de Janeiro, where studied under Victor Meireles. Parallel to his studies in…
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Biography: Ettore Tito
Ettore Tito (1859-1941) was an Italian painter who played a significant role in the art scene of Italy and beyond during…
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Biography: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526 or 1527 – 1593) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his unique and imaginative portraits composed of…
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Rooftops of Florence
Florence is known as the “cradle of the Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches, and buildings. The best-known…
