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.
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.
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.
Do you remember when, still in the early years of the new millennium, it was not possible to photograph art in museums? It seems like centuries ago because in the meantime the world has changed so much and so fast that we now take it for granted that in front of a work of art it is possible to take a photo to capture the beauty and emotion it conveys.
Recently, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, better known as Reina Sofía, broke this rule, which many now consider a right, by preventing visitors from photographing its most important work.
Here’s why.
Milan is home to one of the largest castles in Europe, a veritable fortified citadel that now houses important museums and archives: the Castello Sforzesco. A stone’s throw from the historic center and Milan Cathedral, Castello Sforzesco is a dive into the city’s medieval past. In the many museums it houses, it is also possible to view works by leading artists in Italian art history and the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Antonello da Messina. To complete the picture of Renaissance Milan, then, it is possible to visit the famous Cenacolo vinciano, a unique and precious work preserved in the Refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
