“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” Victoria Erickson… Autumn is nature’s artistic palette is most striking – as the leaves turn from vivid bright greens to intense shades of burnt orange and the fields resemble golden amber…while it might still be 90 degrees in my… Read More Must-See Art Exhibits This Fall
In our last Art Expedition we experienced the paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany hosted as a special exhibit at Roanoke’s Taubman Museum of Art. Today we’re back at The Taubman to learn more about this museum’s amazing permanent collection – one of the finest of American art masters in the Southeast. Location: Nestled in the… Read More Museum Explorer: Highlights from Taubman Museum of Art – Roanoke
Today on Renaissance Wednesday we are going to focus on Master of Venice, Carlo Crivelli. Born circa 1430 in the Veneto region to a family of painters, where he was exposed to the art work of early Venetian Renaissance masters like Vivarini, Squarcione and Mantegna (Paduan and brother in law of Bellini brothers). It is… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Focus on Carlo Crivelli
Today on The Masters of Venice we are going to meet one of my favorite Venetian artists – Paolo Caliari, better known as Veronese. Contemporary to Tintoretto, Veronese straddled the High Renaissance style of Venice focused on bright colors and perfect symmetry as well as the emerging pre-Baroque/late-Renaissance style of Mannerism. Let’s pause here for… Read More Masters of Venice: Veronese
Welcome to Renaissance Wednesday…Today we’re traveling back in time to the 15th century in Florence to meet Master of the Renaissance, Andrea del Verrocchio. In his Baptism of Christ (image above), which is housed in The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Verrochio shows his skill in portraying perspective and the human physique. Verrocchio was predominantly a… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Get know Verrocchio
Today on Medieval Monday we are going to explore the magnificent work of Sienese artist Duccio. Duccio is one of the forefathers of The Renaissance given his use of depth (in the absence of linear perspective) and detail in his storytelling motifs. Duccio di Buoninsegna was born circa 1255 in the area of Siena, Tuscany… Read More Medieval Monday: Get to Know Duccio
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!
Welcome to another edition of Renaissance Wednesday where we explore the artists and history of the Renaissance. Last week we learned about two ‘founders of The Renaissance’ – Brunelleschi and Massacio. They were the first to use linear perspective, which helped to make artwork more realistic. Today I want to introduce you to another ‘founder… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Get to know Giotto
Welcome to Art Expeditions, a sister site of American Nomad Traveler – where we Travel the World through ART. I’m Adele and I’m your guide and we learn about fabulous art, delve into art history and tour the best art museums throughout the world. The idea for Art Expeditions came as a way to have… Read More Welcome to Art Expeditions
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