Where are the Riace Bronzes exhibited?

Monday October 21st, 2024 , Artists and Works

If you are wondering where the Riace Bronzes are, you are probably intrigued by the possibility of visiting these mysterious ancient figures. The Bronze Statues of Riace are two Greek bronze statues discovered in the sea near the coast of Riace Marina, Calabria, but are currently kept in a museum located elsewhere in the region, on the other side of the tip of the boot. These extraordinary works of ancient art attract visitors from all over the world because of their fascinating history and their incredible state of preservation.

The fascination of the Riace Bronzes

Assisi: what to visit in the city of St Francis

Tuesday October 15th, 2024 , Cities of Art

Assisi is undoubtedly known to be a destination with a strong spiritual character, due to its connection with Saint Francis, patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan Order. However, the city also offers a rich artistic heritage, with some of the most beautiful treasures in Italy, including vestiges from Roman times. Assisi, moreover, is not only spirituality and art, but along with all of Umbria is also a renowned culinary destination.

What to see in Assisi

The Ideal City in the Renaissance: the works of Urbino, Baltimore and Berlin

Monday October 7th, 2024 , Artists and Works

La Città ideale di Urbino

A symbol of an idea of what a Renaissance city should be, the famous image of the ‘Ideal City’, painted by an unknown artist between 1480 and 1490, at the court of Federico da Montefeltro, is a work that boasts two alternative versions, painted by other unknown authors or perhaps by the author himself.

This work is a symbol of the ideal Renaissance city, contrasting with the chaotic city of the Middle Ages, which appears before our eyes, and in all its vitality, in the urban view frescoed by Ambrogio Lorenzetti in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena in 1337-1339.

THE IDEAL CITY OF THE RENAISSANCE

Bruges Castles and Palaces: a journey through time

Tuesday October 1st, 2024 , Cities of Art

Castello di Gruuthuse

Strolling through the medieval streets, canals and historical architecture of Bruges is a unique experience.
The city in Flanders, with its UNESCO-listed historic centre, has the ability to transport you back in time and does so thanks to its heritage of art and culture bequeathed by the city’s most illustrious families.

In this post, I take you on a tour of Bruges, its castles and palaces, which represent a still little-known heritage that can be visited at leisure thanks to an efficient public transport network or the many cycling routes.

CASTLES AND PALACES OF BRUGES

Saint George and the Princess by Pisanello: analysis of a masterpiece

Monday September 23rd, 2024 , Artists and Works

In the heart of Verona, in the marvellous Pellegrini Chapel of the Church of St. Anastasia, there is a masterpiece that has spanned the centuries with its beauty and symbolic meaning: St. George and the Princess by Pisanello. Created between 1433 and 1438, this fresco is not only an extraordinary work of art, but also a valuable historical and cultural document.

Inspired by Jacopo da Varazze’s ‘Golden Legend’, Pisanello tells us, through meticulous detail and unparalleled technical skill, the story of the brave St. George and his clash with the dragon to save the princess. But what lies behind this epic narrative?
What political and symbolic messages did the artist want to convey? In this post, I take you on a discovery of Pisanello’s fresco, analysing the details and discovering the deeper meaning of this extraordinary work.

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