Mirò, La Scala della fuga
Miró’s Constellations are a series of paintings, made between 1940 and 1950, in which the artist mixes painting and visual poetry.
The Constellations are characterised by an explosion of bright colours and fluid lines, creating a sense of movement and mystery. Each work seems to tell an abstract and symbolic story, with shapes that blend and overlap each other.
In this post I show you the most important works in the series and explain what they represent.
There is a stunning fresco in a museum in Venice, it is Tiepolo’s Wedding Allegory at Ca’ Rezzonico and it gives its name to the room in which it is located.
The work was created by Giambattista Tiepolo in collaboration with his son Giandomenico and Gerolamo Mengozzi, known as il Colonna, his trusted quadraturista, in 1757.
The commission for the fresco was prestigious.
In fact, the Rezzonico family contacted Tiepolo and entrusted him with this commission because Ludovico, nephew of Pope Clement XIII, was about to marry Faustina Savorgnan, from a wealthy family of Friulian origin.
Tiepolo had to celebrate the Rezzonico, who had a member of the Pope’s family and, with a new marriage just around the corner, could only see a bright future full of glory.
Joan Miró, the 20th century Catalan artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his abstract painting and unique style. But how much do we really know about him?
In this article, we will discover five things to know about Joan Miró’s life and works. From his beginnings to his free and spontaneous artistic research, we will discover the curiosities and distinctive traits of this visionary artist.
A journey through Mirò’s life and works that will lead you to discover his extraordinary contribution to modern art.
Giambattista Tiepolo was one of the greatest painters of the 18th century, known for his works of great elegance, refinement and drama. Born in Venice, he worked for most of his career in Italy, but also spent some years in Spain, where he produced some of his most famous works.
Tiepolo’s works were influenced by Italian Baroque and 17th century Venetian painting, but also incorporated elements of French Rococo. In this post we will explore the life and works of Giambattista Tiepolo, analysing his artistic style, techniques and influence on the history of art.
Life and works of Giambattista Tiepolo
Giambattista Tiepolo – Venezia riceve l’omaggio di Nettuno – 1745-50
Tiepolo’s painting Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice is one of the most important works by the famous Venetian painter and one of the rare paintings created for the Doge’s Palace during the 18th century.
The work, with its imposing size and magnificence, celebrates the power and grandeur of the Venetian Republic.
Those who visit the Doge’s Palace cannot ignore it as one of the great masterpieces of the greatest master of 18th century painting. In this post I will tell you its history and the details to appreciate it as it deserves.
