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How Raphael Made-and Unmade-the Renaissance | Artnet News

Raphael's exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum showcases 237 works, including paintings and drawings, marking a significant event in art history.
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2 weeks ago
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Talking Raphael

The Raphael exhibition at The Met showcases over 170 masterpieces, marking the first comprehensive display of his work in the U.S.
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1 month ago
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Long-Hidden Caravaggio Portrait Acquired by Italy for $35 Million

Italy's Culture Ministry purchased a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, securing a masterpiece for public access at Rome's Palazzo Barberini.
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2 months ago
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Becoming Caravaggio

Caravaggio's early painting 'Boy with a Basket of Fruit' reveals the artist's youthful ambition and transformation into a central figure of Western art.
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Were the Popes Art History's Ultimate Collectors? | Artnet News

Pope Urban VIII's patronage of Gian Lorenzo Bernini significantly shaped Baroque art and architecture in Rome during the 17th century.
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3 weeks ago

Monumental Bellini Altarpiece Undergoes Major Restoration in Public View

Giovanni Bellini's San Giobbe altarpiece will undergo a significant restoration behind glass, stabilizing the wood panel and analyzing pigments.
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3 weeks ago

Joel Meyerowitz on Photographing Giorgio Morandi's Studio

Joel Meyerowitz's new book showcases his exploration of Giorgio Morandi's studio through photography, emphasizing geometric objects and their relationships.
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1 month ago

Like seeing art of Roman chapels in technicolor for first time - Harvard Gazette

Students learned centuries-old stucco sculpting techniques through hands-on practice, gaining deeper understanding of Renaissance and Baroque artists' material choices and creative processes.
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4 weeks ago

Never-Before-Seen Paintings Reveal Anthony Van Dyck's Formative Italian Period | Artnet News

Van Dyck's stay in Italy was pivotal to the development of his artistic language, above all because it accelerated his emancipation from the model of his master Rubens.
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Annibale Carracci Should Be as Famous as Rembrandt van Rijn

Annibale Carracci, a 16th-century Italian artist, made groundbreaking contributions to Western art that rivaled Rembrandt's influence, including establishing an innovative art academy that revolutionized artistic training methods.
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Trinity Fine Art Traces the Shift from Mannerism to Baroque at TEFAF

Fontana is a rare example of a woman Old Master, one of only a few who managed to attain career success on her own and was the first woman elected to the Academy of Saint Luke in Rome. This painting is one of the most ambitious from her early career. Reflecting visual references to Michelangelo-a departure from her usual reference to Correggio and Raphael-the vibrant hues and dramatic composition reflect prevailing Florentine trends of the late 16th century.
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2 months ago

From Caravaggio to Tribeca

Richard Wright's writing significantly influenced John Wilson's visual depictions of American racial violence on display at The Met.
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2 months ago

From Caravaggio to Tribeca

Richard Wright's ideas deeply influenced John Wilson's visual depictions of racial violence while NYC cultural debates connect historic art and contemporary protest dynamics.
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2 months ago

This Serene Canaletto Is Now One of the Italian Masters Most Expensive Works | Artnet News

A signature view of Venice by Canaletto brought a strong price for the 18th century Italian master at Christie's on February 4, leading the Old Master week in New York. Hammering at $26 million, it sold for a total of $30.5 million including fees, just over its $30 million pre-sale estimate. Backed by a guarantee and irrevocable bid, it was sure to sell.
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Why Ultra-Contemporary Artists Are So Obsessed With Old Masters | Artnet News

This winter New York shows reveal contemporary artists engaging deeply with European art history through material choices and direct references, not just market-driven name-dropping.
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2 months ago

Fra Angelico Etched the Divine in Stone

Fra Angelico repeatedly incorporated veined marble and stone motifs into his paintings to convey layered theological and mystical symbolism tied to Dominican and Franciscan spirituality.
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