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.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DOMES IN THE WORLD

What to know about visiting the Acropolis of Athens

Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 , Cities of Art

A visit to the Acropolis of Athens is a must for anyone visiting the city. This iconic site is the symbol par excellence of Athens and represents the glory of ancient Greece. In addition to the Acropolis itself, I highly recommend visiting the Acropolis Museum, which offers a comprehensive perspective on the archaeological treasures found at the site.

What the visit to the Acropolis of Athens includes

National Archaeological Museum in Athens: what to see

Wednesday July 17th, 2024 , Cities of Art, Museums

Athens is a must for lovers of archaeology and ancient history. Not only museums, but also open-air archaeological sites, everywhere you can breathe in the past. One of these is the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, where you can find works that we have all, at one time or another, seen in history books.

What to find at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens

Life and Works of Louise Bourgeois: Who she was and what works she did

Monday July 15th, 2024 , Artists and Works

Have you ever thought about how deep the connection between personal experiences and art can be?
Personal life is often intertwined with creativity, in fact I believe it is this link that is fundamental, which allows great artists to describe what we really are, as was the case with the works of Louise Bourgeois.

Louise Bourgeois was an artist who grew up in the suburbs of Paris and her works offer an extraordinary example of how personal challenges can be transformed into powerful works of art. Through sculpture, drawing and installation, Bourgeois depicted her darkest traumas and emotions, exploring the human psyche with unique intensity and depth. In this post, I tell you all about this extraordinary artist, marked by complex family relationships, how her personal life profoundly influenced her artistic production, making her emerge as one of the most influential figures in 20th century art.

LIFE AND WORKS OF LOUISE BOURGEIOS

The most entertaining museums to see in Turin

Tuesday July 9th, 2024 , Cities of Art, Museums

Museo Arte Urbana Torino

Turin, the first capital of Italy, is a city full of charm and culture, but in addition to the best-known museums, there are many other interactive experiences and fun museums in Turin that can make a visit enjoyable and engaging for the whole family. If you are looking for ideas to entertain the kids or want to alternate the classic visits with something more original, Turin has several options that are sure to surprise you.

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