Life of Artemisia Gentileschi: 5 things to know

Monday October 14th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists

LIFE OF ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

For a long time Artemisia Gentileschi was mentioned in art history books because she was the protagonist of a trial for sexual assault of which she was the victim. An event that for a long time overshadowed her talent.
Still, Artemisia was a very important painter, sought-after and accepted by the artistic community of the 16th century, like a man.

In this post I’ll tell you the life of Artemisia in five points, to know the woman and especially the artist.

Life of Artemisia Gentileschi in 5 points

Eiffel Tower: 5 things to know

Tuesday October 8th, 2019 , 5 Things to know

EIFFEL TOWER HISTORY AND CURIOUS FACTS OF THE SYMBOL OF PARIS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Eiffel Tower history and curious facts of a symbol loved by Parisians, visitors coming from all over the world, and photographed almost by anyone who stayed in Paris at least once in his life.

In this post I’ll tell you the history of the most famous Tower in the world in 5 points and which in 2019 has celebrated its 130^th anniversary.
A brilliant success for a monument designed to be a temporary work!

Eiffel Tower history and curious facts: 5 things to know

The life of Giorgio de Chirico: 5 things to know

Thursday October 3rd, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists

GIORGIO DE CHIRICO LIFE AND CURIOUS FACTS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

If you think of a painting by Giorgio de Chirico which is the first work that comes to your mind?
De Chirico’s painting universe is made up of deserted squares, marble busts recalling classical art, faceless mannequins and landscapes which make emerge only questions intended to be without answers.
In this post I’ll tell you the life of Giorgio de Chirico, the artist who was the leading figure of the Metaphysical art movement and the forerunner of Surrealism.

Giorgio de Chirico: 5 things to know

The Veiled Christ in Naples: 5 things to know

Monday September 9th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists

THE VEILED CHRIST IN NAPLES: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Do you know the Veiled Christ in Naples?
It is located in one of the most mysterious places in Naples, and according to legend the marble veil, which covers Christ’s body, is actually the result of an experiment carried out by Prince of Sansevero, who was famous not for his noble origins but rather for his passion for esotericism, human anatomy and alchemy.

In this post I will tell you 5 things to know about the Veiled Christ which is on exhibition in Naples.

The Veiled Christ in Naples

Les demoiselles d’Avignon by Picasso: 5 things to know

Monday August 19th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists

LES DEMOISELLES D’AVIGNON BY PICASSO: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Considered by many scholars the first Cubist work, actually, Les demoiselles d’Avignon doesn’t decompose completely the volumes yet, but simplifies the forms.
With this painting Picasso inaugurates a new season of art and provides the bases for what would be real Cubism.

Here are 5 things to know about Pablo Picasso’s painting.

Les demoiselles d’Avignon by Picasso