The Revolution of Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Woman

Monday November 27th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever wondered how a work of art can represent an entire era, even anticipating future artistic movements? If the answer is yes, then let me guide you into the world of Giambologna, one of the most innovative sculptors of late Mannerism.

Born as Jean de Boulogne in Flanders and trained in Antwerp, this master of art moved to Florence, where he would help redefine the canons of sculpture.
From this Florentine cultural workshop, Giambologna sowed the seeds for an art that would later flow into the Baroque, creating works that still leave us breathless today for their refinement and audacity. In this post we will look in detail at Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Woman to discover how it became a landmark of Mannerist elegance and a prelude to the Baroque explosion.

The Revolution of Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Woman

Goya’s Colossus: analysis and trivia

Thursday November 23rd, 2023 , Artists and Works

Have you ever tried to understand the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic work known as Goya’s Colossus? This majestic work, imbued with history and mystery, has continued to enchant and question art experts for centuries.
In the sphere of Spanish art, Francisco Goya holds a prominent place because of his unique ability to capture the human essence and turmoil of his era. Goya’s Colossus is no exception, as this painting defies time with its powerful composition and two different interpretations.

Goya’s Colossus: analysis and trivia

Life and works of Italico Brass, an artist to rediscover

Monday November 20th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Italico Brass, Al caffè Florian, 1912. Olio su tela, 150 x 116 cm. Collezione privata. Courtesy lineadacqua

Have you ever heard of Italico Brass, the painter who crossed epochs and borders, famous in life but then forgotten for decades?
The life and works of Italico Brass tell a story of success, but fate decided that for decades his great talent, his adventurous life as a war “reporter” and his Venice, which he chose as his point of arrival and indispensable horizon, would not be spoken of again.

In this post I tell you his story, also through some of his most beautiful works.

Life and works of Italico Brass, an artist to rediscover

Sarah Bernhardt and Alphonse Mucha: a timeless link between Theatre and Art

Friday November 17th, 2023 , Artists and Works, Schools & Periods

Have you ever immersed yourself in the timeless fascination of the golden age of theatre and art in the late 19th and early 20th century? Today we travel back in time, to the effervescent Paris of the late 19th century, where two emblematic figures crossed paths, creating an artistic union that still fascinates today.
The famous actress Sarah Bernhardt and the artist Alphonse Mucha not only defined the era in which they lived, but created an artistic legacy that continues to inspire.

In this post we discover together the tumultuous life of Sarah Bernhardt and her unforgettable collaboration with Alphonse Mucha.

Sarah Bernhardt and Alphonse Mucha: a timeless link between Theatre and Art

Banksy’s works: significance and whereabouts

Tuesday November 14th, 2023 , Artists and Works

Who is the Artist Who Changed the Rules of Street Art?
Have you ever been intrigued by the mysterious appeal of Banksy, the most influential and famous street artist of all time, whose identity is still a mystery? Since the 1990s, this artist has been transforming the urban landscape around the world with his distinctive stencil technique. The speed of this methodology allows him to remain hidden, both from the general public and the authorities.
Here are Banksy’s works, what is their significance and where to see them.