Articles related to "Medici"
Catherine de Medici
The historical impact and influence of Catherine de Medici was related to the political, religious, as well as the social instability experienced in France from 1560.
catherine de medici • the french wars of religion • henri ii • henri iii • francis ii
The historical impact and influence of Catherine de Medici was related to the political, religious, as well as the social instability experienced in France from 1560.
catherine de medici • the french wars of religion • henri ii • henri iii • francis ii
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"
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
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
On the Medici Conspiracy
World cultural institutions are known to have many stolen artifacts among their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is sadly among them.
the medici conspiracy: the illicit journey of loot • safe • saving antiquities for everyone • dr. colin renfrew • tomb raiders
World cultural institutions are known to have many stolen artifacts among their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is sadly among them.
the medici conspiracy: the illicit journey of loot • safe • saving antiquities for everyone • dr. colin renfrew • tomb raiders
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
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.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
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.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
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
Who, What, When 1400-1500
Nothing tells you what happened when more efficiently than a timeline. Browse this who´s who and what´s what of the early Renaissance and stay tuned for more.
Nothing tells you what happened when more efficiently than a timeline. Browse this who´s who and what´s what of the early Renaissance and stay tuned for more.
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
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
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.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
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.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
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
Terraced Gardens in Egypt, Tuscany, and the Roman Empire
Terraced gardens throughout history.
terraces • terraced gardens • garden villa • garden renaissance • egypt gardens
Terraced gardens throughout history.
terraces • terraced gardens • garden villa • garden renaissance • egypt gardens
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
King Matthias, The Just
The middle of 15th century was one of the most interesting in Hungarian History. Our king Matthias was the most famous ruler with its culture and stories of its life.
europe • hungary • hunyadi • mátyás • matthias
The middle of 15th century was one of the most interesting in Hungarian History. Our king Matthias was the most famous ruler with its culture and stories of its life.
europe • hungary • hunyadi • mátyás • matthias
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 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
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
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
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
This article discusses the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and its lasting effects on the Protestant Reformation in France.
st bartholomew's day massacre • huguenot
This article discusses the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and its lasting effects on the Protestant Reformation in France.
st bartholomew's day massacre • huguenot
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
High Renaissance Gardens
The High Renaissance didn't produce many important gardens, but two gardens of this period had a powerful influence on European gardens.
vatican • cortile del belvedere • villa madama • julius ii • rome
The High Renaissance didn't produce many important gardens, but two gardens of this period had a powerful influence on European gardens.
vatican • cortile del belvedere • villa madama • julius ii • rome
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
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
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
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
Ponzi Schemes
Ponzi schemes have been around for many years, but despite the warning signs scam artists are finding ways to conduct them more openly than ever.
charles ponzi scheme • bernard madoff ponzi scheme • fraudulent investment operation • international postage • former chairman nasdaq stock exchange
Ponzi schemes have been around for many years, but despite the warning signs scam artists are finding ways to conduct them more openly than ever.
charles ponzi scheme • bernard madoff ponzi scheme • fraudulent investment operation • international postage • former chairman nasdaq stock exchange
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
Paolo Uccello
Article on Renaissence artist Paolo Uccello
renaissence • uccello • italy • art history
Article on Renaissence artist Paolo Uccello
renaissence • uccello • italy • art history
Which Early Painters Are These?
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
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
The House of Bourbon
The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king.
the house of bourbon • louis xvi • louis xv • louis xiv • louis xiii
The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king.
the house of bourbon • louis xvi • louis xv • louis xiv • louis xiii
Reading an Old Friend
A review of Serve It Forth, by MFK Fisher
mary francis kennedy fisher • cookbooks • culinary • history
A review of Serve It Forth, by MFK Fisher
mary francis kennedy fisher • cookbooks • culinary • history
Sandro Botticelli
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
article about florentine artist sandro botticelli.
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
article about florentine artist sandro botticelli.
Dora Nominees Announced
The 27th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations, honouring the best of Toronto theatre in 2005, were announced today at First Canadian Place.
toronto • theatre • awards • dora mavor moore • dora awards
The 27th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations, honouring the best of Toronto theatre in 2005, were announced today at First Canadian Place.
toronto • theatre • awards • dora mavor moore • dora awards
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