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The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti
In "Nastagio Arranges a Feast at which the Ghosts Reappear," Botticelli depicts a story from The Decameron with frightening realism and gruesome enthusiasm for detail.
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Meaning in "The Birth of Venus”
Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.
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Sandro Botticelli
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
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Italian Artists Nicknames
Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.
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Italian Beauty
A brief lesson in Italian grammar, describing the difference between "bene", "bravo", "bello" and "buono".
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The Meaning of Christmas? Madonna and Child
The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus was perhaps the favorite theme of Christian artists in the Middle Ages. In the Renaissance, the artistic adoration of the holy mother and child continued with masterpieces from Raphael, Botticelli and Lippi.
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Flower Symbols in Christian Art
The violet and the rose are revered for their beauty and their spiritual significance.
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New Year's Champagne Cocktails
Champagne seems to be synonymous with celebrations, especially New Year's Eve, but even those that prefer cocktails can get in on the fun.
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The Prado Museum
The Prado Museum in Madrid is a must visit for anyone who wishes to view the world's greatest art collection.
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Zwinger Palace is Dresden Must See
The Zwinger Palace is one of Dresden, Germany's best attractions. Built to rival Versailles, the Palace features beautiful gardens, an Old Masters museum and more.
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Early Renaissance Painters
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
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Florence - Italy's Art Capital
An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.
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Medici Portraits at the NGA
A bust and two medals in Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art commemorate Italian Renaissance statesman Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano, his brother.
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Renaissance Portrait: An Overview
"The Renaissance Portrait" at Madrid's Prado Museum describes the evolution of portraiture in 15th- and 16th-century Europe both north and south of the Alps.
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The National Gallery, London
The UK's national collection of European art from 1250-1900 includes art by Jan van Eyck, van Gogh, Uccello, Botticelli, Titian, Canaletto, Vermeer, Degas and van Dyck
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The Two Top Museums in Florence
Florence is home to two of the world's most famous museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi. Both are very popular; I recommend booking tickets when you plan your vacation.
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