Have you ever thought of immersing yourself in the vibrant spirit of Madrid, the capital of Spain, rich in art, history and culture? Madrid, with its unique mix of tradition and modernity, is a city that seduces every visitor.
In this post I propose a two-day itinerary to discover some of the most fascinating cultural attractions this city has to offer.
The Cathedral of Siena is a must-see attraction in the Tuscan city, along with the distinctive Piazza del Campo, famous for the world-famous Palio horse race. This cathedral is a magnificent example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic art, housing beautiful sculptures and stained glass windows.
Masaccio’s majestic fresco of the Trinity, painted around 1426-27, which you can admire inside the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, is the pictorial work that best summarises the important achievements of the early Renaissance.
It is the last work created by Masaccio, who died at the age of 27 in 1428, in which the artist establishes the proportion between God and men not on the basis of hierarchical criteria but on the basis of perspective. Therefore, the objective of the representation is no longer only allegorical, as the representation of reality and the description of the spiritual world coexist in this painting.
Here I take you on a discovery of Masaccio’s great masterpiece.
Have you ever dreamed of walking the elegant streets of Vienna, the city of the Habsburg Empire, the cradle of classical music and art? Vienna, with its majestic architecture and cultural treasures, offers an unforgettable experience.
In this post I propose a two-day itinerary in Vienna to discover some of the cultural gems this city has to offer.
Botticelli, autoritratto nell’Adorazione dei Magi
Imagine you are standing in front of a work of art, your gaze crosses that of the character being portrayed and in an instant the distance between you and the work vanishes. This powerful link between viewer and represented subject is an illusion masterfully orchestrated by artists over the centuries.
From Renaissance works to contemporary masterpieces, we discover how looking beyond the image transforms our perception of art, breaking down the barrier between fiction and reality and creating an emotional bridge that brings us closer to the story depicted.
