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The Renaissance

The luminous world of the Renaissance, a period of unparalleled artistic and intellectual rebirth. Discover iconic masterpieces and innovative techniques.

Painting vs. Sculpture: The Renaissance Battle for Supremacy in Art
Painting vs. Sculpture: The Renaissance Battle for Supremacy in Art

During the Renaissance, a competition called the Paragone sought to determine the superior art: painting or sculpture.

Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US
Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US

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.

Key Motifs in Italian Renaissance Art: Mythology to Portraits
Key Motifs in Italian Renaissance Art: Mythology to Portraits

Explore key Italian Renaissance art motifs, from mythological themes to naturalistic portraits, featuring Botticelli, Da Vinci, and more classic works.

Secret Renaissance Passageway Reopens in Florence
Secret Renaissance Passageway Reopens in Florence

Once used exclusively by the Medici family, the newly-restored Vasari Corridor connects the Uffizi Galleries to the Palazzo Pitti.

Hidden Figure Identified in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Fresco
Hidden Figure Identified in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Fresco

Art restorer and author Sara Penco is “firmly convinced” the Italian Renaissance artist painted Mary Magdalene in his Last Judgment scene.

Symbolism & Identity in Elizabeth I’s Portraits: Decoding the Queen
Symbolism & Identity in Elizabeth I’s Portraits: Decoding the Queen

Queen Elizabeth I needed to use symbolism in her portraits to maintain her power as Queen of England through artistic propaganda.

The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?
The Forgotten Tomb of Henry VIII: Why Was He Buried Somewhere Else?

King Henry VIII hired three separate artists to create for him an elaborate tomb, yet remains in his temporary grave to this day.

Sea Monsters in Renaissance Maps: Tales From Unknown Waters
Sea Monsters in Renaissance Maps: Tales From Unknown Waters

Popular perceptions regarding the mysteries of the deep and sea monsters are revealed within the cartography of Renaissance maps.