Giorgio Vasari and the birth of the Renaissance concept

Thursday August 8th, 2024 , Schools & Periods

The Renaissance is that period in Western history, culture, politics and art, which runs from the end of the 14th century to the middle of the 16th century. It is a period characterised by a climate of rebirth of Italian art and change, which sees the new urban society gain a freer conception of life based on the idea that man can be the subject of his own history and destiny. But who is it that introduces the concept of the Renaissance?

In this post, we take you on a journey to discover the origin of the term Renaissance and its meaning introduced by the man who wrote the first book on art history: Giorgio Vasari.

GIORGIO VASARI AND THE RENAISSANCE

Where to go and which museums to see in Paris in two days

Tuesday August 6th, 2024 , Cities of Art

Would you like to stroll through the romantic streets of Paris and immerse yourself in its atmosphere rich in history and art? Paris, with its timeless elegance and museums, is a destination that enchants every visitor. In this post, I propose a two-day itinerary in Paris to explore the masterpieces and beauty this city has to offer.

PARIS IN TWO DAYS

How to book tickets for the Domus Aurea

Wednesday July 31st, 2024 , Museum Tickets

To visit the Domus Aurea is to explore what was once a magnificent Roman residence, commissioned by Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome in 64 AD. Originally, the Domus Aurea stretched over almost one hundred hectares of lush gardens. Purchasing tickets for the Domus Aurea in advance allows you to take part in a guided tour, guaranteeing an in-depth and detailed visit.

Tickets for the Domus Aurea

The Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore: Brunelleschi’s masterpiece and symbol of Florence

Monday July 29th, 2024 , Artists and Works

cupola Brunelleschi

One of the most important architectural undertakings in Renaissance Florence was the completion of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which had been left without a dome in the 13th century and needed to be completed.

The Medici family is the first to understand the importance of building monuments or completing long abandoned enterprises. These are in fact the activities that allow a useful return in terms of image to increase their political prestige. In truth, the whole city of Florence is driven by the desire to increase its prestige and become a kind of new Athens. It was because of these ambitions that the competition for the construction of the dome was launched.

In this post I tell you about the feat and the innovative technical solutions that led to the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore being one of the most beautiful in the world.

THE DOME OF SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE

The World’s Most Beautiful Domes: A Journey Between Architecture and Spirituality

Thursday July 25th, 2024 , Schools & Periods

Cupola Basilica Superiore Assisi

The use of domes to cover religious or secular buildings not only has ancient origins, but its widespread use has been very successful in both East and West.
The structure of the dome is a metaphor for the vault of heaven, a symbolic gateway between the earthly world and the divine world. The decoration of the dome therefore has a very specific purpose, that of providing the illusion that the building has direct access to an otherworldly dimension.

This post takes you on a discovery of the most beautiful domes ever built.

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