Discovering Victor Horta’s House Museum in Brussels

Monday November 27th, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Do you know Victor Horta?
If you feel like discovering a unique artist and want to immerse yourself in his world, I recommend visiting his house in Brussels.
Victor Horta’s House is an architectural masterpiece that embodies the essence of the Art Nouveau style. Designed and built between 1898 and 1901 by Horta, a visionary Belgian architect, this residence reflects an innovative approach to the design of living spaces.

Today, it is a UNESCO heritage site and a museum open to the public that bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan visited for us. Chiara has already told us about the wonders of James Ensor‘s house in Ostend of the Adornesdomein in Bruges and the Hotel d’Hane Steenhuyse, and now she describes another extraordinary house.museum. I am happy to share his experience in the blog, which will probably make you want to go to Belgium.

Discovering Victor Horta’s House Museum in Brussels

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

The Artistic Revolution of the Viennese Secession

Friday November 24th, 2023 , Schools & Periods

Have you ever heard of the Vienna Secession? This artistic movement, which came to life in Austria at the end of the 19th century, represents one of the most interesting moments in 19th century European art. Under the leadership of iconic figures such as Gustav Klimt and Otto Wagner, a group of rebellious artists and architects created a cultural revolution that changed the face of art and architecture in Vienna forever.

The Artistic Revolution of the Viennese Secession

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

The Rebirth of the Domus Tiberiana: A Dive into Rome’s Imperial Past

Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 , Cities of Art, Museums

Credits: Emanuele Antonio Minerva, Ministero della Cultura

Have you ever dreamed of walking through the streets of an ancient empire, feeling the breath of history at every step? Rome is famous for the many archaeological finds you can admire on a simple walk through the city streets, but now it has reopened another chapter of its glorious past with the reopening of the Domus Tiberiana, located in the archaeological park of the Colosseum.

This historical monument, known as the first imperial palace in Rome, stands magnificently on the Palatine Hill, revealing the grandeur of the imperial era through its imposing arches. Closed for almost five decades due to structural problems, the Domus Tiberiana has now been brought back to life thanks to a series of careful restorations.