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The luminous world of the Renaissance, a period of unparalleled artistic and intellectual rebirth. Discover iconic masterpieces and innovative techniques.
In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.
Explore key Italian Renaissance art motifs, from mythological themes to naturalistic portraits, featuring Botticelli, Da Vinci, and more classic works.
Once used exclusively by the Medici family, the newly-restored Vasari Corridor connects the Uffizi Galleries to the Palazzo Pitti.
The Italian and Northern Renaissance share numerous similarities, but there are important distinctions to be made between the two.
The dynasty of great painters, started by Lucas Cranach the Elder, offers not only stunning art but lessons in business, entrepreneurship, and politics too.
The Ghent Altarpiece has a tumultuous history of theft and destruction, yet it is still here today.
Popular perceptions regarding the mysteries of the deep and sea monsters are revealed within the cartography of Renaissance maps.
Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, houses galleries where Michelangelo’s David and da Vinci's masterpieces define art history. Experience the heart of timeless creativity!