Articles related to "Italian Painter"

Which Early Renaissance artist did Vasari make a mistake about, was Raphael's father, was a pioneer of landscape, was godless painter, or became a lay brother?

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.

European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.

Brief biography of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666) was an Italian painter who was known as "Il Guercino" ("The Squinting One") because he was cross-eyed.

Seventeenth-century Classical Landscape painting was greatly influenced by German artist Adam Elsheimer.

Famous Western artists in 13th to 17th centuries have celebrated nicknames more famous than their given names.

By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?

Contrary to the popular belief that artists were humble introvert craftsmen who lived and worked content in their anonymity, artists systematically advertised their work.

More than as a historian, adventurer or cartographer, Freya Stark's merit lies in her unique style of travel writing.

2008 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Segantini. London's National Gallery are exhibiting his work and that of his associates, the Divisionists.

The hometown of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec and the Lapérouse Museum makes for a great holiday vacation in Albi, France in Western France.

The Golden Ratio, a Divine Proportion found in mathematics, art and biological systems, is an instrument of measurement and growth efficiency.

Test your knowledge of these 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Italian painters.