New Excavation: Roman “Reversed” Mosaic Bacchus Image
This is Roman illusionism at its finest and probably stunned workmen who unearthed it! This 3rd century fire-damaged mosaic Bacchus floor image was discovered in May, 2006, in an excavation that…
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New Aztec Information: Monolith May Be Headstone
11/16/2006 – Initially reported in October to be the largest Aztec idol ever found, new information by archaeologists suggests that the monolith uncovered in the heart of Mexico City may actually…
Missing Fra Angelico Paintings Found Behind a Door
Imagine the surprise of art experts when two paintings by Italian Renaissance master Fra Angelico were found in November, 2006 behind a door in an apartment in Oxford, England. Fra Angelico…
Michelangelo Buonarroti Timeline
Following is a timeline of important dates in the life of Michelangelo Buonarroti. As some dates are subject to dispute, those reflected here in this Michelangelo Buonarroti timeline may be considered…
Melozzo da Forli | Master of Foreshortening
Highly regarded in his own time, Italian Renaissance painter Melozzo da Forli was from the town of Forli. His Renaissance painting style was influenced by Piero della Francesca, and due to…
Masaccio
One of the most significant Italian Renaissance painters is the brilliant artist Masaccio, originally Tommaso Cassai. Masaccio was born near Florence on December 21, 1401. Masaccio died a young man in…
Masaccio’s Tribute Money
For the first time since antiquity in Western art, we see the use of full perspective in Masaccio’s Tribute Money. Masaccio’s Tribute Money is a fresco series of ca. 1427 in…
Mannerist Benvenuto Cellini’s Autobiography, A Rousing Tale Part 3
<< Previous 1 2 [3] Next >> Kings, dukes, and popes sought Cellini for his exquisite craftsmanship, while villains, thieves, and necromancers knew him for far less noble reasons. The colorful…
Mannerism in Art
Mannerism in art appears following the death of Raphael Sanzio in 1520, a new style that emerged in Florence and Rome. Focused on the human figure, Mannerism in art depicted forms…
Ludovico Gonzaga, The Court of Mantua
Ludovico Gonzaga, condottiere and court ruler of Mantua, turned his castle named the Corte into a luxurious showplace for the visit of Pope Pius II in 1459. The most impressive room…
