The vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome: 5 things to know

Wednesday January 8th, 2020 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

Vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius by Andrea Pozzo

THE VAULT OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS IN ROME AND THE TRIUMPH OF ILLUSIONISTIC PAINTING: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

In 1685 Andrea Pozzo, an artist and Jesuit scholar, was commissioned to decorate the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome.
His optical illusion effects give birth to a decoration that still today leave people speechless, and in this post you’ll find 5 things to know about the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius made by Andrea Pozzo.

5 things to know about the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

Life of Rembrandt: 5 things to know

Monday December 30th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

LIFE OF REMBRANDT: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

The life of Rembrandt is made up of great masterpieces and several tragedies.
When you’re in front of one of his many paintings, you should always understand which period of his life it belongs to, because the private life of Rembrandt influenced his work deeply.

In this post you’ll find the life of Rembrandt in 5 points.

Life of Rembrandt: 5 things to know

David by Donatello: 5 things to know about the sculpture

Monday December 23rd, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists and Works

DAVID BY DONATELLO: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE SCULPTURE AND WHERE IT IS HOUSED

What does it come to your mind if I talk about David by Donatello?
Some people think immediately of the famous Italian film award; other people, instead, think of the bronze statue by Donatello.
In this post you’ll find 5 things to know about the sculpture David by Donatello, and at the end of the post you’ll find also the place where it is on display to see it in person.

David by Donatello

5 facts about the Palace of Versailles: 5 things to know

Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Cities of Art, Museums

PALACE OF VERSAILLES CURIOUS FACTS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE RESIDENCE OF THE SUN KING

If you visit the Palace of Versailles curious facts, anecdotes and history mix together in an engaging tale about the glory and the end of the French monarchy.

In this post I’ve gathered some curious facts about the Palace of Versailles to know better this wonderful place you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

Palace of Versailles curious facts

Life of Artemisia Gentileschi: 5 things to know

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

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