Italy
Biography: Amedeo Modigliani
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style…
The Giorgionesque Style: Mystery and Mastery
The Giorgionesque style stands as one of the most poetic and enigmatic artistic expressions of the Italian Renaissance. Emerging in Venice…
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…
Florence: The History of its Art
Long before Florence dazzled the world with domes, frescoes, and humanist philosophy, it was a modest settlement on the banks of…
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…
Biography: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526 or 1527 – 1593) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his unique and imaginative portraits composed of…
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…
Genoa: The History of its Art
For many, the grand narrative of Italian art history follows a well-worn path—Florence, Rome, Venice. These cities dominate the story, their…
Inspiration: “O Beijo,” by Eliseu Visconti
In 1884, Eliseu Visconti entered the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios do Rio de Janeiro, where studied under Victor Meireles. Parallel…
Biography: Giovanni Boldini
Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931) was an Italian genre and portrait painter known for his stylish and elegant depictions of society figures during…
Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia: Legacy of Venetian Art
In the mid-18th century, Venice found itself at a crossroads. Once a maritime and cultural superpower, the Venetian Republic was beginning…
