Life and Works of Giotto and the Revolution of Medieval Art

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Giotto | artista

In this blog, I have only dealt with Giotto’s life and works on the occasion of the major exhibition Giotto, l’Italia, which took place in Milan in 2015 and with which I had collaborated for the promotional and digital content creation part. The time has come to delve into Giotto’s life and works with this post in which I will take you on a discovery of one of the most extraordinary and revolutionary painters in the history of art.

Giotto is a genius of Renaissance art who left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape, changing the face of medieval painting forever. So here is my complete guide to better appreciate his works during a visit to the city of Florence and beyond.

 

Life and Works of Giotto and the Revolution of Medieval Art

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Titian’s Pesaro Altarpiece: a Renaissance masterpiece in Venice

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If you have arrived on this page, it means that you want to discover the world’s art treasures. In this post, I will guide you through a journey into Venetian art, to discover the magnificent Pala Pesaro by Titian, a masterpiece exhibited at the Basilica dei Frari in Venice.
Ready to discover the details of this fascinating work of art? After reading this article, I am sure you will immediately want to go and admire it in person.

Titian’s Pesaro Altarpiece: a Renaissance masterpiece in Venice

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The Renaissance Brought to Light: the extraordinary restoration of the Baptismal Font in Siena Cathedral

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Duomo Siena | museo Siena

Are you ready to immerse yourself in an exciting journey into the heart of Renaissance art and its extraordinary renaissance?
With this post I want to take you on a fascinating journey into the heart of Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage. It is with great emotion that I tell you about the incredible adventure of the Baptismal Font of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, in the Monumental Complex of the Cathedral of Siena, and its restoration.

This masterpiece of marble, bronze and enamel, created by masters of the calibre of Giovanni di Turino, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Donatello and Jacopo della Quercia, has gone through an epic journey of analysis and intervention to return to its former glory. Explore with me this extraordinary feat that embodies a passion for art and a desire to preserve beauty for future generations.

The Renaissance Brought to Light: the extraordinary restoration of the Baptismal Font in Siena Cathedral

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The evolution of bas-relief through 5 masterpieces

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Sculpture is fascinating because through various techniques it allows the creation of extraordinary works such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne or Canova’s seductive Paolina Borghese. However, there is one technique that has fascinated all ages and never ceases to seduce artists and visitors even today. I refer to bas-relief, an artistic technique that has evolved over the centuries, transforming static observation into an immersive, three-dimensional experience.

Through the exploration of five masterpieces, we will discover how bas-relief has left an indelible mark on the history of art.

The evolution of bas-relief through 5 masterpieces

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How to buy tickets for Ca’ Pesaro in Venice

, Museum Tickets

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Ca’ Pesaro is an imposing marble building overlooking the Grand Canal, and inside it houses two of Venice’s most important museums: the International Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Oriental Art. Tickets to Ca’ Pesaro allow access to both and, to make the most of the culture and art concentrated in Venice, they can be combined with admissions to other museums and churches. Apart from the views of the canals and the St Mark’s Square complex, with the basilica and the Doge’s Palace, Venice also offers a lot to modern art enthusiasts, with collections and museums in spectacular palazzi.

Tickets for Ca’ Pesaro

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