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fromMedievalists.net
2 days ago
History

New Medieval Books: Inventing the Renaissance - Medievalists.net

The Renaissance was overshadowed by political turmoil and tragedy, contrary to its portrayal as a golden age of art and individualism.
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 years ago
Arts

13 Best Museums in Florence: Castles, Contemporary Art, and More

Stendhal syndrome describes dizziness from the overwhelming beauty of Florence's art and culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

Perspectives by Laurent Binet review a dazzling Renaissance romp

The murder of painter Jacopo da Pontormo in 1557 Florence sparks a complex investigation involving Renaissance artists and political intrigue.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Design

Seashell Art Is Shedding Its Kitschy Reputation

Seashells have evolved from mere decorative items to significant materials in contemporary art, reflecting changing attitudes and ecological awareness.
fromColossal
1 month ago
OMG science

'Little Beasts' Is a First-of-Its-Kind Museum Collaboration Reveling in Art and the Natural World

The collaboration between art and natural history highlighted a significant period of exploration and documentation of the natural world.
fromArtforum
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

Aimee Ng

Curating encompasses a wide range of practices, connecting audiences to the stories behind art.
fromMedievalists.net
2 days ago
History

New Medieval Books: Inventing the Renaissance - Medievalists.net

The Renaissance was overshadowed by political turmoil and tragedy, contrary to its portrayal as a golden age of art and individualism.
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 years ago
Arts

13 Best Museums in Florence: Castles, Contemporary Art, and More

Stendhal syndrome describes dizziness from the overwhelming beauty of Florence's art and culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Writing

Perspectives by Laurent Binet review a dazzling Renaissance romp

The murder of painter Jacopo da Pontormo in 1557 Florence sparks a complex investigation involving Renaissance artists and political intrigue.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Design

Seashell Art Is Shedding Its Kitschy Reputation

Seashells have evolved from mere decorative items to significant materials in contemporary art, reflecting changing attitudes and ecological awareness.
fromColossal
1 month ago
OMG science

'Little Beasts' Is a First-of-Its-Kind Museum Collaboration Reveling in Art and the Natural World

The collaboration between art and natural history highlighted a significant period of exploration and documentation of the natural world.
fromArtforum
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

Aimee Ng

Curating encompasses a wide range of practices, connecting audiences to the stories behind art.
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#michelangelo
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Michelangelo and da Vinci face off in mural-painting 'Contest' at Berkeley's Central Works

The Contest portrays the competitive yet introspective nature of Renaissance artists, focusing on Michelangelo and Leonardo's rivalry and personal insecurities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Arts

Something to look up to: how Michelangelo's love and humility could influence the Sistine Chapel conclave

The art of Michelangelo adds historical context and moral reflection to the election of a new pope among the College of Cardinals.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Michelangelo and da Vinci face off in mural-painting 'Contest' at Berkeley's Central Works

The Contest portrays the competitive yet introspective nature of Renaissance artists, focusing on Michelangelo and Leonardo's rivalry and personal insecurities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Arts

Something to look up to: how Michelangelo's love and humility could influence the Sistine Chapel conclave

The art of Michelangelo adds historical context and moral reflection to the election of a new pope among the College of Cardinals.
more#michelangelo
#venice
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago
History

Tintoretto's monumental Crucifixion restored

Tintoretto's 'Crucifixion' has undergone a transformative restoration, restoring its original color and brilliance after two years of meticulous work.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

New Medieval Books: This Earthly Globe - Medievalists.net

Giovambattista Ramusio's work revolutionized world geography through early travel narratives and maps from the 16th century.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago
History

Tintoretto's monumental Crucifixion restored

Tintoretto's 'Crucifixion' has undergone a transformative restoration, restoring its original color and brilliance after two years of meticulous work.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

New Medieval Books: This Earthly Globe - Medievalists.net

Giovambattista Ramusio's work revolutionized world geography through early travel narratives and maps from the 16th century.
more#venice
#architecture
Arts
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Historian Answers Burning Questions About The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a significant cultural rebirth that transformed art, science, and human experience.
Renovation
fromWashington Post
4 weeks ago

These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world

Spolia churches represent a unique architectural practice of reusing materials, merging aesthetics with historical context, despite initial critiques of their coherence.
fromwww.cntraveler.com
1 week ago
Berlin music

Beirut's Latest Album Was Designed for a Swedish Circus

Living in East Berlin has shaped my perspective on beauty and music, prompting a deep appreciation for Renaissance art and architecture.
Arts
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Historian Answers Burning Questions About The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a significant cultural rebirth that transformed art, science, and human experience.
Renovation
fromWashington Post
4 weeks ago

These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world

Spolia churches represent a unique architectural practice of reusing materials, merging aesthetics with historical context, despite initial critiques of their coherence.
fromwww.cntraveler.com
1 week ago
Berlin music

Beirut's Latest Album Was Designed for a Swedish Circus

Living in East Berlin has shaped my perspective on beauty and music, prompting a deep appreciation for Renaissance art and architecture.
more#architecture
#art-history
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago
History

Lost castle landscape by Flemish Old Master rediscovered

A rare painting by Abel Grimmer was rediscovered after being in a private collection since 1935.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leonardo da Vinci- The Hideous vs the Sublime

Da Vinci's grotesque caricatures reveal his fascination with the ugly, contrasting with his famous idealized representations of beauty.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Curious Power of Tarot Cards to Explain and Reveal

Tarot cards have multifaceted meanings and have evolved over centuries, influencing modern culture and spirituality.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leonardo da Vinci- The Hideous vs the Sublime

Da Vinci's grotesque caricatures reveal his fascination with the ugly, contrasting with his famous idealized representations of beauty.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Curious Power of Tarot Cards to Explain and Reveal

Tarot cards have multifaceted meanings and have evolved over centuries, influencing modern culture and spirituality.
more#art-history
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago

Santini Codex returns to Ducal Palace of Urbino

The Santini Codex, a unique 15th-century manuscript, has returned to the Ducal Palace in Urbino, showcasing advanced machinery designs of the Renaissance.
#florence
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago
History

Medieval Madonna and Child returned to vivid color

The Madonna and Child sculpture has been meticulously restored to reveal its original vibrant colors after over 150 years of deterioration.
fromConde Nast Traveler
8 years ago
Miscellaneous

19 Best Things to Do in Florence

Florence is undergoing a revitalization with a blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy.
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago
Startup companies

The best Airbnbs in Florence

Florence's rich cultural heritage and stunning accommodations offer a unique travel experience through its Airbnbs.
The featured Airbnbs are carefully selected for their aesthetics, host quality, and prime locations.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago
History

Medieval Madonna and Child returned to vivid color

The Madonna and Child sculpture has been meticulously restored to reveal its original vibrant colors after over 150 years of deterioration.
fromConde Nast Traveler
8 years ago
Miscellaneous

19 Best Things to Do in Florence

Florence is undergoing a revitalization with a blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy.
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago
Startup companies

The best Airbnbs in Florence

Florence's rich cultural heritage and stunning accommodations offer a unique travel experience through its Airbnbs.
The featured Airbnbs are carefully selected for their aesthetics, host quality, and prime locations.
more#florence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From secret societies to Selfridges: the eccentric geniuses responsible for the macabre world of tarot

The exhibition at the Warburg Institute showcases tarot's complex evolution from a game to a cultural phenomenon linked to divination.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

What Would the World Look Like If European Colonizers Had Stayed Home?

The Renaissance sparked exploration and colonization by Europeans, significantly shaping global history's economic and social landscape.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 months ago

Museum of Virgil opens among rediscovered medieval murals

The new museum in Mantua honors Virgil's legacy through dedicated galleries showcasing his life and works.
The restoration of the Palazzo del Podesta enriches Mantua's cultural heritage and celebrates its native son, Virgil.
#medici
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Galerie Philia Explores Medici Elegance in 'Future Relics' Exhibition at Palazzo Corsini | stupidDOPE

The Future Relics exhibition revitalizes Medici artistic heritage through contemporary designs, blending historical reverence with modern craftsmanship.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, filmmaker: The study of slavery monopolizes everything and creates a prejudice that in Europe there were only enslaved Africans'

Italy's Renaissance was a period of extraordinary artistic achievement and complex social dynamics, including influential Black figures like Alessandro de' Medici.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Galerie Philia Explores Medici Elegance in 'Future Relics' Exhibition at Palazzo Corsini | stupidDOPE

The Future Relics exhibition revitalizes Medici artistic heritage through contemporary designs, blending historical reverence with modern craftsmanship.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, filmmaker: The study of slavery monopolizes everything and creates a prejudice that in Europe there were only enslaved Africans'

Italy's Renaissance was a period of extraordinary artistic achievement and complex social dynamics, including influential Black figures like Alessandro de' Medici.
more#medici
#art-exhibitions
fromTime Out London
5 months ago
Design

The best new 11 London art exhibitions opening this winter

Art exhibitions in London this winter showcase a diverse range from Renaissance to modern and contemporary works.
fromTime Out London
5 months ago
Design

The best new 11 London art exhibitions opening this winter

Art exhibitions in London this winter showcase a diverse range from Renaissance to modern and contemporary works.
more#art-exhibitions
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

The First 3D Anatomy Models: Vesalius' Paper Manikins Finally Reunited - Medievalists.net

Vesalius revolutionized anatomical teaching with 3D paper manikins, enabling independent learning without cadaver access, marking a significant shift in medical education.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
Writing

Why seeing Galileo's original experiments left me speechless

The Galileo Museum illustrates the evolution of science through Galileo's work and historical innovations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

The very thought of it repelled me': how a skiing accident left me unable to read

Inghirami's strabismus reflects dual perception; concussions reveal brain complexity and fragility, affecting both physical and emotional states.
#beyonce
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Music

Beyonce makes history (again) with 11 nominations for 2025 Grammy Awards

Beyoncé becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 nominations after receiving 11 for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards.
fromBustle
7 months ago
Music

Beyonce Confirmed Fans' Fears About 'Cowboy Carter' & 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé prioritizes music and its depth over visuals for her recent albums to allow listeners to focus more on the sound.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Beyonce makes history (again) with 11 nominations for 2025 Grammy Awards

Beyoncé becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 nominations after receiving 11 for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards.
Music
fromBustle
7 months ago

Beyonce Confirmed Fans' Fears About 'Cowboy Carter' & 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé prioritizes music and its depth over visuals for her recent albums to allow listeners to focus more on the sound.
more#beyonce
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Louis Vuitton's Nicolas Ghesquiere time travels to Renaissance for Paris show

Nicolas Ghesquiere envisions fashion as a form of time travel, intertwining historical aesthetics with modern innovation for Louis Vuitton's luxury designs.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
Writing

Mystery of the coffin discovered under Notre Dame cathedral is SOLVED

The identity of poet Joachim du Bellay was uncovered from during the Notre-Dame restoration after the 2019 fire, linking history with archaeology.
fromDefector
8 months ago
Wine

Consider: Gatorwine | Defector

A unique culinary adventure in Tuscany led to the sampling of Gatorwine, a bizarre mix of Gatorade and red wine.
fromwww.vice.com
10 months ago
Marketing

How Digital Artist Serwah Attafuah Ended Up Working With Paris Hilton

Serwah Attafuah blends Afrofuturism and Renaissance influences in her digital art.
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