Articles related to "Caravaggio"
Caravaggio's Criminal History
Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side.
art history • oil painting • caravaggio biography • chiaroscuro • baroque painting
Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side.
art history • oil painting • caravaggio biography • chiaroscuro • baroque painting
Sicilian Painter Mario Minniti
Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime.
caravaggio • caravaggisti • chiaroscuro • 17th century art • italian art
Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime.
caravaggio • caravaggisti • chiaroscuro • 17th century art • italian art
Depictions of Judith
Three depictions of Judith Beheading Holofernes
judith • artemisia gentileschi • caravaggio
Three depictions of Judith Beheading Holofernes
judith • artemisia gentileschi • caravaggio
Judith as Therapist: Gentileschi's Active Heroine
Artemisia Gentileschi is known for her depiction of the active heroine, as opposed to the passive heroines depicted by her male counterparts. In an age before widespread "girl power," what could have been the impetus behind this break from tradition?
gentileschi • tassi • caravaggio • bologna
Artemisia Gentileschi is known for her depiction of the active heroine, as opposed to the passive heroines depicted by her male counterparts. In an age before widespread "girl power," what could have been the impetus behind this break from tradition?
gentileschi • tassi • caravaggio • bologna
Toons invade classic art
Bugs Bunny in The Scream? Goofy in M.C. Escher? Dumbo in Dali? Check out Worth1000's latest contest: putting your favourite cartoon character in a classic painting.
worth1000 • contest • bouguereau • mickey mouse • cinderella
Bugs Bunny in The Scream? Goofy in M.C. Escher? Dumbo in Dali? Check out Worth1000's latest contest: putting your favourite cartoon character in a classic painting.
worth1000 • contest • bouguereau • mickey mouse • cinderella
Art and St. Francis
The well-loved saint as depicted by various painters, including Caravaggio and El Greco.
saint francis of assisi • religious paintings • el greco • caravaggio • francisco de zurbaran
The well-loved saint as depicted by various painters, including Caravaggio and El Greco.
saint francis of assisi • religious paintings • el greco • caravaggio • francisco de zurbaran
La Dolce Vita: East of Via Del Corso
A walking tour of Rome: east of Via Del Corso.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
A walking tour of Rome: east of Via Del Corso.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
Rome: La Dolce Vita is alive and well
A guide to Rome starting out with a quick introduction before delving deeper into the city thanks to two great walks.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
A guide to Rome starting out with a quick introduction before delving deeper into the city thanks to two great walks.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
Artist Guido Reni
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Master Forger Han Van Meegeren
Han Van Meegeren made a fortune and a reputation forging paintings and fooling Nazis.
han van meegeren • vermeer • forgery • fake • nazis
Han Van Meegeren made a fortune and a reputation forging paintings and fooling Nazis.
han van meegeren • vermeer • forgery • fake • nazis
Name the Painter
Test your knowledge of these 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Italian painters.
baroque artist • renaissance artist • gentileschi • caravaggio • testa
Test your knowledge of these 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Italian painters.
baroque artist • renaissance artist • gentileschi • caravaggio • testa
Naples in Italy's Campania Region
The city centre is a brash, noisy, rundown and poor area. But it is full of wonderful art and interesting buildings and definitely rewards the inquisitive visitor.
naples • italy • campania • capri • ischia
The city centre is a brash, noisy, rundown and poor area. But it is full of wonderful art and interesting buildings and definitely rewards the inquisitive visitor.
naples • italy • campania • capri • ischia
Visit Baroque Rome in Italy
Rome was the capital of baroque style, as seventeenth century popes spent freely on buildings and art. But you have to know where to go to see the best.
baroque rome • baroque architecture in rome • baroque painting in rome • bernini churches • borromini churches
Rome was the capital of baroque style, as seventeenth century popes spent freely on buildings and art. But you have to know where to go to see the best.
baroque rome • baroque architecture in rome • baroque painting in rome • bernini churches • borromini churches
Travel Tips: Syracuse, Italy
Sicily's cultural capital is home to many great finds, including the Festival of Santa Lucia, the Neapolis Archaeological Park, Ortygia and a puppet theatre.
syracuse italy • sicily cultural capital • neapolis archaeological park • arethusa spring • euryalus castle
Sicily's cultural capital is home to many great finds, including the Festival of Santa Lucia, the Neapolis Archaeological Park, Ortygia and a puppet theatre.
syracuse italy • sicily cultural capital • neapolis archaeological park • arethusa spring • euryalus castle
Classical Landscape Painting
Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.
flight into egypt • landscape art • renaissance • classical landscape • adam elsheimer
Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.
flight into egypt • landscape art • renaissance • classical landscape • adam elsheimer
Four Rome Museums Reopen
The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.
rome • museums • reopen • fine art • phoenicians
The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.
rome • museums • reopen • fine art • phoenicians
Modern Art and Mythology
Unique artistic visions inspired by the ancient Greco-Roman deities Jupiter, Venus, Athena and Bacchus.
mythology in art • paintings of venus • jean auguste dominique ingres • valentin serov • gustav klimt
Unique artistic visions inspired by the ancient Greco-Roman deities Jupiter, Venus, Athena and Bacchus.
mythology in art • paintings of venus • jean auguste dominique ingres • valentin serov • gustav klimt
Spain’s Top Ten Sights
Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.
spain top ten sights • must-see spanish attractions;travelers visit galic • catalonia highlight vacation • andalucia trip • canary islands
Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.
spain top ten sights • must-see spanish attractions;travelers visit galic • catalonia highlight vacation • andalucia trip • canary islands
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.
two tops best very most popular famous favorites r • galleria dell accademia degli uffizi • recommend reserves orders booking books completes • michelangelo michealangelos buonarroti david maste • tourists strolls halls lines
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.
two tops best very most popular famous favorites r • galleria dell accademia degli uffizi • recommend reserves orders booking books completes • michelangelo michealangelos buonarroti david maste • tourists strolls halls lines
Best Smaller Museums in Florence
If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
Playing with Color Theory
One of the fabulous benefits of oil painting is being able to manipulate color in so many different ways. In this article I share two of the color theories that I use often in my own paintings and how they are similar to color theories used by painters from history.
impressionist • expressionist • color • colour • theory
One of the fabulous benefits of oil painting is being able to manipulate color in so many different ways. In this article I share two of the color theories that I use often in my own paintings and how they are similar to color theories used by painters from history.
impressionist • expressionist • color • colour • theory
Great Still Life Painters in Western Art
Intimate and often pensive, a still life evokes the allure of physical objects. Many stylistic movements, from realist to abstract, have produced masterful still lifes.
art history • painting • art movements • modernism • modern art
Intimate and often pensive, a still life evokes the allure of physical objects. Many stylistic movements, from realist to abstract, have produced masterful still lifes.
art history • painting • art movements • modernism • modern art
Health Treatments at Fortina Spa Resort in Malta
Over 250 health and beauty treatments are offered to guests holidaying at the luxurious 5-star Fortina Spa Resort on the waterfront at Sliema in Malta
holidays in malta • health treatments in malta • fortina spa resort • dermalife detoxifier • essential oils
Over 250 health and beauty treatments are offered to guests holidaying at the luxurious 5-star Fortina Spa Resort on the waterfront at Sliema in Malta
holidays in malta • health treatments in malta • fortina spa resort • dermalife detoxifier • essential oils
Symbols in Christian Art
Pictures can succeed where words might fail and can make religious concepts more thoroughly and easily grasped when they are used in paintings.
symbol western christian art • spiritual • religious • fruit • tree
Pictures can succeed where words might fail and can make religious concepts more thoroughly and easily grasped when they are used in paintings.
symbol western christian art • spiritual • religious • fruit • tree
Alacartoona and Modern Cabaret
Kansas City’s Alacartoona puts a modern twist on cabaret, playing music rooted in folk, jazz, and Broadway. Come into their world. But be prepared to be seduced…
alacartoona • kansas city • music • brett hooton • ruby falls
Kansas City’s Alacartoona puts a modern twist on cabaret, playing music rooted in folk, jazz, and Broadway. Come into their world. But be prepared to be seduced…
alacartoona • kansas city • music • brett hooton • ruby falls
At Home with the Gods
Using the Mythos of religion and culture to infuse into your art
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • art
Using the Mythos of religion and culture to infuse into your art
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • art
Britain's 2005 Cultural Bonanza
Britain’s Cultural bonanza. The Travelsleuth looks ahead at the programme of blockbuster art exhibitions in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
suite101.com • royal • britain • stuart • buchanan
Britain’s Cultural bonanza. The Travelsleuth looks ahead at the programme of blockbuster art exhibitions in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
suite101.com • royal • britain • stuart • buchanan
Da Vinci & The Development of Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro is an Italian word meaning light an dark. Leonardo Da Vinci pioneered the use of chiaroscuro to create the illusion of relief on a two dimensional surface.
leonardo da vinci • chiaroscuro • renaissance painting • giotto • art
Chiaroscuro is an Italian word meaning light an dark. Leonardo Da Vinci pioneered the use of chiaroscuro to create the illusion of relief on a two dimensional surface.
leonardo da vinci • chiaroscuro • renaissance painting • giotto • art
Oil Painters to Learn From...
Whether beginning a new genre of painting or continuing one you already enjoy, it is always extremely beneficial to adopt a seasoned mentor that exemplifies your genre or painting style. This article includes a list of numerous oil painters who have marked history as accomplished painters in their fields. I highly recommend finding an artist in this list that closely resembles even just a part of your own artistic process, and go study in person their masterpieces at a local gallery or museum.
schiele • klimt • van gogh • degas • matisse
Whether beginning a new genre of painting or continuing one you already enjoy, it is always extremely beneficial to adopt a seasoned mentor that exemplifies your genre or painting style. This article includes a list of numerous oil painters who have marked history as accomplished painters in their fields. I highly recommend finding an artist in this list that closely resembles even just a part of your own artistic process, and go study in person their masterpieces at a local gallery or museum.
schiele • klimt • van gogh • degas • matisse
Best Art DVDs as Christmas Presents
Art videos, whether instructional or documentary, make excellent holiday gifts for all those interested in the visual arts.
art dvds • art videos • art history videos • art instruction videos • contemporary art videos
Art videos, whether instructional or documentary, make excellent holiday gifts for all those interested in the visual arts.
art dvds • art videos • art history videos • art instruction videos • contemporary art videos
CSULB Will Host a Renowned Dancer Nov. 18
Jacqulyn Buglisi will share her skill with young students at California State University Long Beach starting on Nov. 18.
jacqulyn buglisi • california state university long beach • ballet • 9-11 • martha graham technique
Jacqulyn Buglisi will share her skill with young students at California State University Long Beach starting on Nov. 18.
jacqulyn buglisi • california state university long beach • ballet • 9-11 • martha graham technique
Dutch Painter Jan Lievens
Jan Lievens was once considered Rembrandt's equal, but is largely forgotten today.
jan lievens • rembrandt • dutch school • painting • art
Jan Lievens was once considered Rembrandt's equal, but is largely forgotten today.
jan lievens • rembrandt • dutch school • painting • art
Historic Florence, Italy One Piece at a Time
Taking Florence part by part, the area around Piazza Santa Trinita can be explored with an Italian saunter rather than the tourist's quick jog through town.
florence • italy • piazza santa trinita • ponte santa trinita • italian designers
Taking Florence part by part, the area around Piazza Santa Trinita can be explored with an Italian saunter rather than the tourist's quick jog through town.
florence • italy • piazza santa trinita • ponte santa trinita • italian designers
Italian Artists Nicknames
Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.
european renaissance artist nicknames • italian artist nicknames • sodoma • botticelli • cimabue
Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.
european renaissance artist nicknames • italian artist nicknames • sodoma • botticelli • cimabue
Madrid's Top Three Art Galleries
A world class collection of fine art in Madrid's Paseo del Arte
madrid’s top three art galleries • madrids prado museum • museo del prado • goyas black paintings • centro de arte reina sofia
A world class collection of fine art in Madrid's Paseo del Arte
madrid’s top three art galleries • madrids prado museum • museo del prado • goyas black paintings • centro de arte reina sofia
Marlene Dumas: Measuring Your Own Grave
The first North American survey of the works of Marlene Dumas is coming to New York's Museum of Modern Art after a run at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
dumas • marlene dumas • capetown • polaroid • life and death
The first North American survey of the works of Marlene Dumas is coming to New York's Museum of Modern Art after a run at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
dumas • marlene dumas • capetown • polaroid • life and death
Meaning in Philosopher Giving Lecture on Orrery
This artwork shows science and search for knowledge symbolized by an orrery - a machine that demonstrates the orbits of the planets around the sun - before an audience.
philosopher lecturing on the orrery • painting by joseph wright of derby • art gallery at derby • joseph wright of derby • symbolism in art
This artwork shows science and search for knowledge symbolized by an orrery - a machine that demonstrates the orbits of the planets around the sun - before an audience.
philosopher lecturing on the orrery • painting by joseph wright of derby • art gallery at derby • joseph wright of derby • symbolism in art
Renaissance Artist Nicknames
European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.
renaissance artist nicknames • european artists • shortened artist names • italian renaissance artists • german renaissance artist
European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.
renaissance artist nicknames • european artists • shortened artist names • italian renaissance artists • german renaissance artist
Spanish and Dutch Painters
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
Spring Vacation in Florence, Italy
Florence is the best world destination for Renaissance art and architecture. Spring is a lovely time for a vacation here, and these top activities make it memorable trip.
spring vacation florence italy • best museums restaurants renaissance art • history luxury travel • recommended activities tourists trips • historic piazzas parks
Florence is the best world destination for Renaissance art and architecture. Spring is a lovely time for a vacation here, and these top activities make it memorable trip.
spring vacation florence italy • best museums restaurants renaissance art • history luxury travel • recommended activities tourists trips • historic piazzas parks
The Vatican - the Heart of Rome
A tour of Rome must include the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museum, situated near St Peter's Basilica, and home of the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
vatican • vatican palace • sistine chapel • sistine chapel ceiling • michelangelo
A tour of Rome must include the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museum, situated near St Peter's Basilica, and home of the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
vatican • vatican palace • sistine chapel • sistine chapel ceiling • michelangelo
Three Women Artists Who Rocked Art History
While men seem to be the focus of art history there are many women artists who are equally as important including Mary Cassatt, Imogen Cunningham and Georgia OKeeffe.
women in art history • georgia okeeffe • imogen cunningham • mary cassatt • female artists
While men seem to be the focus of art history there are many women artists who are equally as important including Mary Cassatt, Imogen Cunningham and Georgia OKeeffe.
women in art history • georgia okeeffe • imogen cunningham • mary cassatt • female artists
Tilda Swinton: A Brief Biography
Tilda Swinton is an enigmatic actress who shuns convention in both her professional and personal life.
tilda swinton • oscar winning actress • viktor & rolf. hussein chalayan • the maybe • michael clayton
Tilda Swinton is an enigmatic actress who shuns convention in both her professional and personal life.
tilda swinton • oscar winning actress • viktor & rolf. hussein chalayan • the maybe • michael clayton
Re-Visiting The English Patient
The great Canadian novel <i>The English Patient</i> has much to say about these sad days.
the english patient • canadian novel • michael ondaatje • anthony minghella • north africa
The great Canadian novel <i>The English Patient</i> has much to say about these sad days.
the english patient • canadian novel • michael ondaatje • anthony minghella • north africa
The Greatest Unsolved Art Thefts
While most of the thousands of art thefts around the world are solved rather quickly, a few cases have proved frustrating for authorities.
art theft • art crime • stolen art • museum heists • organized crime
While most of the thousands of art thefts around the world are solved rather quickly, a few cases have proved frustrating for authorities.
art theft • art crime • stolen art • museum heists • organized crime
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