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Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533, Hans Holbein painted a pair prominent Henry VIII courtisans: Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves.
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Renaissance Art Book Gifts 2007
Ten museum publications based on recent exhibitions explore Renaissance art and culture both north and south of the Alps.
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Renaissance Art: Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
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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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Which Renaissance Artist
Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?
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Albrecht Dürer Online at the NGC
The National Gallery of Canada's CyberMuse website describes the life, prints and engravings of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer.
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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 Gates of Paradise: A Review
Seven sculptural works from Florence's Baptistery doors by Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Ghiberti are on view at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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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.
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Early European Painters
Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.
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Origins of Renaissance Music
The daily sounds of fifteenth and sixteenth century England are reflected in the music of the time.
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Playing the Art Game
Work a little art appreciation into your recreation time with the Art Games from Birdcage Books.
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Portraits of Michelangelo Over the Centuries
A recent exhibit curated by Pina Ragionieri at Casa Buonarroti in Florence analyzed how Michelangelo Buonarroti was portrayed from his lifetime to the 19thCentury.
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Exploring Houston’s Cultural Scene
Thanks to donations of both money and distinguished art collections from a gusher of oil-money philanthropists, Houston's art scene is among the USA's richest.
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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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Illuminating the Medieval Hunt
Hunting scenes from the 14th-century "Le livre de la chasse" are highlighted in "Illuminating the Medieval Hunt" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.
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Landscapes in Italian Renaissance
People's attitudes toward the great outdoors determine the appeal of landscape painting. As civilization became more interested in nature, landscape painting flourished.
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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.
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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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Mona Lisa as Leonardo Painted Her
Hi-tech photography of the Musée du Louvre's "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci reveals how the Italian High Renaissance painting looked when the artist completed it.
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Mona Lisa's Identity Confirmed
The identity of "Mona Lisa" by Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci has been confirmed by notes in a University of Heidelberg Library 15th-century manuscript.
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Mythic Creatures: Exhibit Overview
The Field Museum's exhibition "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids" explores humanity's attempts throughout history to explain imaginary animals.
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NGA Publishes Renaissance Medals
"Renaissance Medals" is a two-volume study of more than 957 rare medallions recently published by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
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Sixteenth-century Venetian Art
Early Renaissance Art may have started in Rome and Tuscany, but Venice was the leading center of art in Northern Italy.
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Touring Milan’s Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.
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18th-Century European Portraitists
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
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Best Smaller Museums in Paris
Paris has an abundance of famous art museums, whose collections span the centuries. Travel plans including the best smaller museums may consider these recommended ones.
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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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Rapunzel: Children's Book Review
Rapunzel is the tale of a heroine in a Grimm Brothers fairy tale. This version, retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, is lusciously illustrated.
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Renaissance Artist Nicknames
European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.
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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.
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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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NYC Museum Exhibits: Summer 2008
Masterworks of art from 3000 B.C. to the modern era are on view in 17 exhibitions at nine Manhattan museums during Summer 2008.
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Holiday Gifts: Museum Books 2007
Ten scholarly books with color illustrations, produced for nine museum special exhibitions and one permanent installation, are recommended for holiday giftgiving in 2007.
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Degas: Impressionist . . . or Not?
Bioraphical portrait of a French artist from the 1800's who was both impressionistic and not . . .
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Claude Lorrain
His idealized landscape paintings - inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ideals - motivated later artists, gardeners, and landscape designers.
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Cranach Adam & Eve to Stay in U.S.
"Adam" and "Eve" (both ca. 1530) by Lucas Cranach the Elder will remain at California's Norton Simon Museum after a dismissed restitution case in court.
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Events of Early Art
Test your knowledge with this brief overview of art history events from the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Italian Culture Week 2008 at NGA
Italian Culture Week at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is celebrated with a lecture, scholarly discussion, book signing and film screening.
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Parmigianino's Antea: A Preview
"Parmigianino's Antea: A Beautiful Artifice'" at the Frick Collection in New York provides a number of clues to the identity of a woman in a 16th-century Italian painting
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Paul Nash and Yves Tanguy
Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.
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Raphael - High Renaissance Painter
Brief bio of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), the youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Roman Toga
When you think of Rome, the image of the toga undoubtedly comes to mind. There were several types of togas, each with a specific purpose and symbolism.
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Travel Florence on a Budget
Stay in luxurious Florence, Italy - even on a budget. Here are tips from Suite's Luxury and Resort Travel writer.
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What to see in Jaen Province
Information on Jaen city and province, where to go and what to do while in Jaen city and province.
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Art Museums in NYC
Avoid the crowds at MoMA and The Met: Three lesser-known art museums in New York City are just as inspiring.
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Fantasy Vacation Poll Results
Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?
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Four 4-star hotels in Florence
Brief review of four 4-star hotels in Florence, Italy. Luxury abounds for elite travel, and for art and architecture history buffs as well.
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Name the Painter
Test your knowledge of these 16th- and 17th-century Dutch and Italian painters.
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