Today on The Masters of Venice, I’m excited to feature one of my favorite painters – a master of color, light and storytelling – Titian. The art theorist Giovanni Lomazzo declared him “the sun amidst small stars non only among the Italians but all the p Born circa 1488 in the small village of Pieve… Read More Masters of Venice – Titian
Today on Renaissance Wednesday we’re going to meet one of the Founders of The Renaissance – Lorenzo Ghiberti. Ghiberti’s famed Doors on The Baptistery of St. John in Florence continue to astound viewers today for their drama and artistry. Michelangelo referred to them as ‘The Gates of Paradise…’ – that is a strong accoclade indeed.… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Get to know Ghiberti!
Today I wanted to introduce you to an AMAZING Italian artist, John Edmund Califano. I discovered this artist at an antiques fair many years ago and fell in love with his vivid landscapes that lure you into the pastoral scene. Califano was born on December 5th, 1862 in Rome, Italy where he studied under the… Read More Get to Know the Artist: John Edmund Califano
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