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Taija Hurri
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Member since May 01, 2021
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Taija is an alumna of the University of Glasgow and Christie’s Education. She graduated with a MA from the Courtauld Institute, writing her thesis on early Florentine printmaking. Her research interests are varied, as she loves uncovering the overlooked minutiae of objects, buildings, and historical periods.
Cimabue: Grandfather of the Italian Renaissance
Cimabue was a pioneering Italian artist active in the 13th and early 14th century, known for his frescoes, panel paintings, and exquisite mosaics.
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Catherine de Medici: Italian Noblewoman, French Queen, Patron of Arts
Catherine de Medici married into French royalty and through a series of tragedies eventually became the most powerful woman in Europe. Here is an overview of her life and patronage.
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