The Maja desnuda and the Maja vestida: 5 things to know

Monday June 24th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

THE MAJA DESNUDA AND THE MAJA VESTIDA: 5 THINGS TO KNOW AND WHO THE WOMAN PORTRAYED BY GOYA IS

Why are the Maja desnuda and the Maja vestida so famous? What makes these two paintings so appealing?
The answer to these questions is in their story which holds more mysteries than certainties.

In this post I’ ll lead you to the discovery of the Maja desnuda and the Maja vestida, by describing these two canvasses in 5 points, and I hope you’ ll feel the desire to admire them in person.

The Maja desnuda and the Maja vestida: 5 things to know

Las Meninas by Velázquez: 5 things to know

Monday June 10th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas

LAS MENINAS BY VELÁZQUEZ: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Las Meninas by Velázquez is one of the most important masterpieces of European art.
Commissioned by the Spanish royal family, the painting displays a scene of life at court, by turning the point of view upside down and giving the viewer the feeling of participating in the scene.

Are you ready to discover the story and curiosities about this painting?
Here are 5 things to know about Las Meninas by Velázquez.

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Vermeer’s Milkmaid: description and meaning of the painting

Monday May 6th, 2019 , Artists and Works

VERMEER’S MILKMAID: DESCRIPTION AND MEANING OF THE PAINTING

What does Vermeer’s Milkmaid represent? A maid pouring some milk from a jug, you may say!
The question may be insignificant, but is that which makes this painting a masterpiece?
In this post I’ll try to answer this question, being aware that this is a painting arousing several feelings and emotions.
For example, what do you feel in front of this painting? Are you in ecstasy or do you remain indifferent?
Let me know your impressions in the comments. In the meanwhile read my post 🙂

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Frida Kahlo life and quotes: 5 things to know

Thursday May 2nd, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

FRIDA KAHLO LIFE AND QUOTES: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Frida Kahlo life and famous quotes of a unique artist.
Everybody knows Frida and her works. But who really was she?
Her life was short, intense and painful, and in this post I’ll talk about her in 5 points and 5 famous quotes.

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The Winged Victory of Samothrace: what it is and where it is

Monday April 29th, 2019 , Artists and Works

NIKE DI SAMOTRACIA: COSA RAPPRESENTA E DOVE VEDERLA

Cosa rende la Nike di Samotracia una delle opere più belle dell’antichità?
Nella mia personale classifica delle opere più belle del mondo antico la Nike viene subito dopo il Laocoonte.
Si tratta di due opere meravigliose e credo che nessuno possa non rimanere incantato davanti alla perfezione di queste opere. La Nike, come il Laocoonte, è stata ritrovata dopo secoli in cui era stata dimenticata e il suo recupero contribuisce ad aumentarne il fascino.

In questo post trovi tutto quello che c’è da sapere sulla Nike di Samotracia, cosa rappresenta, chi l’ha realizzata, quando è stata ritrovata, dove vederla.

La Nike di Samotracia