Divisionism

Thursday June 23rd, 2016 , Schools & Periods

Giovanni Segantini

DIVISIONISM: THE ORIGIN OF MODERN PAINTING IN ITALY

Divisionism. Divisionism manifested itself in 1891 at the Triennale di Brera with the first public exhibition of a group of young artists: Giovanni Seganti, Giuseppe Pellizza de Volpedo, Angelo Morbelli, and Emilio Longoni.

What those artists showed upset and divided art critics and public, not only because they used a new painting technique consisting of juxtaposition of colour spots applied on the canvas, but also because they gave an innovative interpretation of social subjects and nature.

Museums in Mantua

Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 , Cities of Art, Museums

MUSEUMS IN MANTUA

Museums in Mantua. You can’t visit Mantua without entering the museums containing the remnants of its long history made up of interesting events.

I wrote a post with all the useful information to visit Mantua where I suggest that you should buy the MantovaCard, which represents the pass key to the city.
Here are the main monuments you can visit and which describe themselves the history of Mantua.

Exhibitions 2016: Must to see in July in Italy

Tuesday June 21st, 2016 , Events and Exhibitions

EXHIBITIONS: MUST TO SEE IN JULY IN ITALY

I never thought that a vacation is just the sea or mountains, but a short period or long which gives me the opportunity to see and do new things.

The monthly list of the exhibits that you must not miss in July in Italy.
The ability to plan the vacation that you had not imagined.

Antonio Canova, life and works

Monday June 20th, 2016 , Artists and Works

ANTONIO CANOVA, LIFE AND WORKS

Antonio Canova was born in Possagno, near Treviso, on November 1^st 1757.
Antonio’s father was a stonecutter and his paternal grandfather led him into the art of sculpting.
Canova soon showed great talent, and was sent to Venice where he spent some time at the most important sculptures’ studios, and created his first works.

Among these works there’s Dedalo e Icaro (Dedalus and Icarus) I’ve showed as his early masterpiece. Thanks to this sculpture, Canova managed to earn money to go to Rome in order to complete his training, and become the most important sculpture of his time.

5 things to know about Cathedral square in Milan

Saturday June 18th, 2016 , 5 Things to know

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PIAZZA DUOMO (CATHEDRAL SQUARE) IN MILAN

Piazza Duomo (Cathedral square) is the heart of Milan, and it is dominated by the majestic cathedral of the archdiocese which is the symbol of the capital of Lombardy as well the symbol of Italy: Milan Cathedral.
The cathedral facade is the representation of a very long story and looks at the square rectangular in shape that covers an area of 17,000 square feet. There are many stories to be told.

5 things to know about Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square)