Are you passionate about art and culture? Are you planning a visit to Florence, a city rich in artistic treasures? Then you cannot miss the Pazzi Chapel, an architectural jewel of the Italian Renaissance.
In this post, I will take you on a tour of this extraordinary work of art, telling you its history, architectural details and the works that decorate it. Get ready to immerse yourself in the elegance and majesty of Florence’s history!
Caffeteria Hausbrandt – anni ’20 – Luciano Biban, logo Moka (1967) – Leopoldo Metlicovitz, grafica logo (anni ’20)
When does a brand become so iconic that it influences not only a market sector but even an entire city? In this post, I invite you to discover Hausbrandt, a brand that has spanned more than a century of history, shaping coffee culture with art and has strongly influenced Trieste’s artistic and cultural history.
With this post, I want to take you on a fascinating journey through the pages of the history of Italian art and culture, plunging you into the heart of one of the most famous and fascinating architectural works in the world: the Duomo of Florence, also known as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Are you ready to discover its origins, construction and historical significance? I will accompany you in search of the details that make this majestic cathedral a symbol of the city and an icon of the Italian Renaissance.
Is it acceptable to turn a museum into a shop window for advertising?
Recently a case made much discussion in the United States: a maxi-poster dedicated to the DC Comics superhero, Blue Beetle, found a home for a week on the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Yes, the same steps immortalised by Rocky Balboa in the cult 1976 film. Is it right for such an important cultural symbol to become a space for advertising?
Have you ever wondered why El Greco’s works are so unique?
If you have ever ventured into the artistic world of El Greco, you could not help but be enraptured by his peculiar touch. Immersed in a gallery teeming with various works of art, it becomes almost impossible to ignore his masterpieces, which catch the eye for their modernity and brilliant colours.
El Greco’s works are extremely modern and therefore fascinate anyone who looks at them. They were created at the height of the Counter-Reformation but possess the power of visionary works and are full of innovations that still inspire contemporary artists today.
Here are the works you need to know.
