Today on Renaissance Wednesday we’re going to learn about one of the most important Renaissance master artists of Florence: Ghirlandaio. Born in Florence on June 2, 1448 as Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi, he took on the professional name of Domenico Ghirlandaio. He was the eldest of six children born to Tomassao Bigordi,… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Domenico Ghirlandaio
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 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 where with Travel the World through ART I’m excited to announce that we’ll be starting a weekly feature called – Renaissance Wednesdays. Every Wednesday we’ll learn more about Renaissance art history (with a bit of travel included) Exploring the Renaissance: The Renaissance is classified as an era of economic, social, scientific… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Brunelleschi + Masaccio
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