Articles related to "Medici"
Two Families of the Renaissance
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
• renaissance • medici family • lorenzo medici • cosimo medici • "lorenzo the magnificent"
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
• renaissance • medici family • lorenzo medici • cosimo medici • "lorenzo the magnificent"
The Boboli Gardens in Florence
When visiting the seat of the Renaissance in Italy - Firenze - many peole go to the museums at the Pitti, but miss these gorgeous gardens.
• the pitti palace and boboli gardens • renaissance gardens • the medici family • san lorenzo florence • michaelangelo's medici tombs
When visiting the seat of the Renaissance in Italy - Firenze - many peole go to the museums at the Pitti, but miss these gorgeous gardens.
• the pitti palace and boboli gardens • renaissance gardens • the medici family • san lorenzo florence • michaelangelo's medici tombs
Rome's Villa Medici
The Villa Medici has the best preseved Renaissance garden in Rome
• rome • medici
The Villa Medici has the best preseved Renaissance garden in Rome
• rome • medici
Catherine de Medici
Catherine de Medici ruled as regent for her three sons during the second half of the sixteenth century. She played an important role in the wars of religion in France.
• catherine de medici • renaissance • france • french throne • henri i
Catherine de Medici ruled as regent for her three sons during the second half of the sixteenth century. She played an important role in the wars of religion in France.
• catherine de medici • renaissance • france • french throne • henri i
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.
• italian renaissance art museum collections • national gallery of art • lorenzo de' medici il magnifico • giuliano de' medici • quattrocento
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.
• italian renaissance art museum collections • national gallery of art • lorenzo de' medici il magnifico • giuliano de' medici • quattrocento
Early Renaissance Gardens
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens?
• renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens?
• renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
Firenze,Firenze
Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
• florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second,Rome may be the eternal city, but I would say that Florence comes in at a close second
• florence • uffizi • accademia • rome • italy
Gardens of Nudes - Part Six
The conclusion of a six part series of articles about nude statues in the formal gardens of Europe. This article is mainly about statues in the gardens of Versailles.
• nudes • water parterre • versailles • medici • villa d'este
The conclusion of a six part series of articles about nude statues in the formal gardens of Europe. This article is mainly about statues in the gardens of Versailles.
• nudes • water parterre • versailles • medici • villa d'este
Terraced Gardens
Using terraces to create a garden on a steep slope.
• terraces • villa renaissance • egypt • hatshepsut • medici garden
Using terraces to create a garden on a steep slope.
• terraces • villa renaissance • egypt • hatshepsut • medici garden
Federico da Montefeltro's Library
"Federico da Montefeltro and His Library" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum describes the life of the 15th-century Italian ruler and art produced during his reign.
• italian renaissance traveling art exhibition • federico da montelfeltro and his library • morgan library & museum • renaissance quattrocento italy • medici florence
"Federico da Montefeltro and His Library" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum describes the life of the 15th-century Italian ruler and art produced during his reign.
• italian renaissance traveling art exhibition • federico da montelfeltro and his library • morgan library & museum • renaissance quattrocento italy • medici florence
The Travels of Mary Queen of Scots
Follow the story of the fabulous Mary, child Queen of Scotland, through her travels across the UK and Europe.
• queen • mary • scots • scotland • king
Follow the story of the fabulous Mary, child Queen of Scotland, through her travels across the UK and Europe.
• queen • mary • scots • scotland • king
About Michelangelo's Nose
When the Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo was in his teens, his rival Torrigiano crushed his nose, affecting the great sculptor's life and career.
• michelangelo nose • michelangelo sculptor • michelangelo painter • torrigiani sculptor • michelangelo renaissance artist
When the Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo was in his teens, his rival Torrigiano crushed his nose, affecting the great sculptor's life and career.
• michelangelo nose • michelangelo sculptor • michelangelo painter • torrigiani sculptor • michelangelo renaissance artist
Beginning of the Renaissance
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
• renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
• renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
Composer Ruggero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Italian verismo (realism) movement. Contemporary of Puccini.
• ruggero leoncavallo • pagliacci • italian composer • italian opera • pietro mascagni
Ruggero Leoncavallo's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Italian verismo (realism) movement. Contemporary of Puccini.
• ruggero leoncavallo • pagliacci • italian composer • italian opera • pietro mascagni
Gardens of the Late Renaissance
While the 1527 sack of Rome is often seen as the end of the High Renaissance, most of the great Renaissance gardens were created after 1527.
• medici • este • rome • aldobrandini • julius iii
While the 1527 sack of Rome is often seen as the end of the High Renaissance, most of the great Renaissance gardens were created after 1527.
• medici • este • rome • aldobrandini • julius iii
Need a Good Book?
Good books on the Italian Renaissance are easy to come by. Here are some of my favorites.
• italian • renaissance • machiavelli • medicine • social history
Good books on the Italian Renaissance are easy to come by. Here are some of my favorites.
• italian • renaissance • machiavelli • medicine • social history
Peter Paul Rubens and the Art of Diplomacy
Peter Paul Rubens Flemish painter of the 16th and 17th centuries was a diplomat as well as an artist of international renown.
• peter paul rubens • rubens • baroque • art • artist
Peter Paul Rubens Flemish painter of the 16th and 17th centuries was a diplomat as well as an artist of international renown.
• peter paul rubens • rubens • baroque • art • artist
There´s Something About Italy
Italy has something that has made it a leading player in European history for more than 2,000 years.
• tuscany • chianti • appenines • sicilian • amalfi
Italy has something that has made it a leading player in European history for more than 2,000 years.
• tuscany • chianti • appenines • sicilian • amalfi
Browning’s ‘My Last Duchess’
Robert Browning's dramatic monologue, "My Last Duchess," a poem without poetics, is loosely based on the character Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara.
• browning’s my last duchess • egotism • mystery • few poetic devices • alfonso ii
Robert Browning's dramatic monologue, "My Last Duchess," a poem without poetics, is loosely based on the character Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara.
• browning’s my last duchess • egotism • mystery • few poetic devices • alfonso ii
Diane de Poitiers and Henri II
Diane de Poiters ruled France alongside Henri II for over a decade. Her early influence on the French prince's life was an important factor.
• henri ii • catherine de medici • diane de poitiers • francios i • battle of pavia
Diane de Poiters ruled France alongside Henri II for over a decade. Her early influence on the French prince's life was an important factor.
• henri ii • catherine de medici • diane de poitiers • francios i • battle of pavia
Florence Italy from Past to Present
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
• the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
• the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
France's Marguerite de Valois
Biography of the daughter to Henry II details how Marguerite de Valois is best known for her court intrigues and open affairs.
• margot • marguerite • henry iii • henry iv • charles ix
Biography of the daughter to Henry II details how Marguerite de Valois is best known for her court intrigues and open affairs.
• margot • marguerite • henry iii • henry iv • charles ix
Marie de Guise
Often left in the shadow of her infamous daughter, Marie de Guise is the perfect example of a renaissance noblewoman in sixteenth century Europe.
• marie de guise • james v • scotland • france • mary queen of scots
Often left in the shadow of her infamous daughter, Marie de Guise is the perfect example of a renaissance noblewoman in sixteenth century Europe.
• marie de guise • james v • scotland • france • mary queen of scots
Renaissance Beginnings
The Renaissance began in the Italian city-states in the late 15th century. Italian trade, Rennaissance painters, writers and thinkers with respective works are noted.
• renaissance • medici • da vinci • michelangelo • raphael
The Renaissance began in the Italian city-states in the late 15th century. Italian trade, Rennaissance painters, writers and thinkers with respective works are noted.
• renaissance • medici • da vinci • michelangelo • raphael
Renaissance Women Who Ruled
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
• renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
• renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
Sightseeing in the Loire Valley
The top sights in France's Loire Valley include mostly Renaissance châteaux (palaces), gothic churches, and interesting old towns in Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise.
• châteaux in the loire valley france • french palaces and castles • cathedral sainte-croix orleans • cathedral st gatien tours • leonardo da vinci in amboise
The top sights in France's Loire Valley include mostly Renaissance châteaux (palaces), gothic churches, and interesting old towns in Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise.
• châteaux in the loire valley france • french palaces and castles • cathedral sainte-croix orleans • cathedral st gatien tours • leonardo da vinci in amboise
Sons of Francois I
Brief outline of the sons of King Francois I and Queen Claude; Francois the Dauphin, Henri II and Charles, Duc de Orleans.
• renaissance • francoisei • queen claude • henri ii • france
Brief outline of the sons of King Francois I and Queen Claude; Francois the Dauphin, Henri II and Charles, Duc de Orleans.
• renaissance • francoisei • queen claude • henri ii • france
The Finest Florentine Leather
Searching for the finest leather is no easy task. With a few tips from Leonardo Leather, one learns the three criteria every fine piece of leather must meet.
• finest leather goods • italian leather • florentine leather • criteria of fine leather • handmade leather goods
Searching for the finest leather is no easy task. With a few tips from Leonardo Leather, one learns the three criteria every fine piece of leather must meet.
• finest leather goods • italian leather • florentine leather • criteria of fine leather • handmade leather goods
The House of Valois
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
• the house of valois • renaissance • protestant reformation • french wars of religion • francois i
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
• the house of valois • renaissance • protestant reformation • french wars of religion • francois i
The Wars of Religion in France
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
• wars of religion • catholics • protestants • huguenots • saint bartholomew's day massacre
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
• wars of religion • catholics • protestants • huguenots • saint bartholomew's day massacre
Top Chateaux in the Loire Valley
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
• loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
• loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
Gardens of Nudes - Part Five
Fountain figures in the gardens of Versailles.
• versailles • machine de marly • villa d’este • francesco de’medici • ippolito d’este
Fountain figures in the gardens of Versailles.
• versailles • machine de marly • villa d’este • francesco de’medici • ippolito d’este
History of Quantity Cooking, Part 3:
The sixteenth century brought food from overseas. It also brought Italian cuisine to France when Catherine de’ Medici of Florence married King Henry II. Catherine brought a staff of Italian cooks to Paris.
• cuisine • catherine de’ medici • king henry ii • etiquette • fork
The sixteenth century brought food from overseas. It also brought Italian cuisine to France when Catherine de’ Medici of Florence married King Henry II. Catherine brought a staff of Italian cooks to Paris.
• cuisine • catherine de’ medici • king henry ii • etiquette • fork
History of North French Miscellany
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history.
• north french miscellany • british library • british museum • facsimile editions • pentateuch
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history.
• north french miscellany • british library • british museum • facsimile editions • pentateuch
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.
• alessandro botticelli • birth of venus • ancient greek art • alberti • cennini
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.
• alessandro botticelli • birth of venus • ancient greek art • alberti • cennini
Meaning in Antoine Caron’s Work
Antoine Caron - Late Renaissance painter - shows Christ as the successor to the Roman Empire and owes his inspiration to Classical ideals of ancient Roman art.
• antoine caron • catherine de medici • renaissance art • caesar augustus and the tiburtine sybil • wars of religion
Antoine Caron - Late Renaissance painter - shows Christ as the successor to the Roman Empire and owes his inspiration to Classical ideals of ancient Roman art.
• antoine caron • catherine de medici • renaissance art • caesar augustus and the tiburtine sybil • wars of religion
Touring Milan’s Gothic Duomo
Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints
• touring milan’s gothic duomo • world’s third largest christian church • walking tour piazza duomo • milan cathedral roof • flamboyant gothic masterpiece
Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints
• touring milan’s gothic duomo • world’s third largest christian church • walking tour piazza duomo • milan cathedral roof • flamboyant gothic masterpiece
Treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting "Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum" from May 20 to August 17, 2008.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • medieval and renaissance treasures • victoria and albert museum • the metropolitan museum of art • medieval renaissance art sculpture glass manuscrip
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting "Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum" from May 20 to August 17, 2008.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • medieval and renaissance treasures • victoria and albert museum • the metropolitan museum of art • medieval renaissance art sculpture glass manuscrip
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
Famous Architecture in Italy
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
• top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
• top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati