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France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

OPINION: Remains of Macron's centrists still have the best chance of beating the far-right

Gabriel Attal, the candidate for Renaissance, faces pressure to outperform Edouard Philippe in polls ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Early Botticelli masterpiece to stay in UK

A rare early work by Botticelli, 'Virgin and Child Enthroned', will be publicly displayed for the first time in 80 years at the Ashmolean Museum.
#raphael
fromHyperallergic
3 months ago
Arts

The Art Crossword: Renaissance Edition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art debuts Raphael: Sublime Poetry, the first comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Raphael, accompanied by a Renaissance-themed crossword featuring chiaroscuro.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Was Raphael the Runt of the Renaissance?

A major exhibition at the Met re-evaluates Raphael's artistic legacy, challenging perceptions of his work as simplistic and dull.
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Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Painting Movements Everyone Should Know

The fusion of poetry and painting in Chinese literati art influenced global artistic movements, emphasizing the equivalence of text and image.
#art
Arts
fromianVisits
11 months ago

Rare Renaissance cartoons on display at the National Gallery

The Carracci cartoons at the National Gallery are rare remnants of a significant art commission, showcasing pivotal techniques of the Renaissance.
more#art
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

In "Bomarzo," the Renaissance Man is a Monster

"One must put himself in the period... crime had a certain familiarity from its repetition through time.... That's what they were like, unscrupulous. So was I. And since we are speaking about it, so was the Renaissance."
History
Arts
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

The 10 Best Art Museums in the U.S.

The United States contains eight premier art museums showcasing Renaissance masterpieces, modern installations, Indigenous and European art, and iconic contemporary American works across the country.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

What's the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society's supernatural beliefs

Ghosts and demons are distinct supernatural concepts whose meanings vary across cultures and historical periods and are shaped by religious, social and literary contexts.
History
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago

A Complete Digitization of Leonardo Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus, the Largest Collection of His Drawings & Writings

Leonardo da Vinci unified artistic mastery and scientific-technological inquiry through meticulous technical planning, observation, and experimental practice.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Can't pay, won't pay: impoverished streaming services are driving viewers back to piracy

Streaming services have replaced torrenting as primary sources for media consumption, but nostalgia for piracy persists.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
9 months ago

Chateau d'Amboise

The Château d'Amboise, located in the Loire Valley, was built over several centuries and served as the center of royal power during the Renaissance.
History
History
fromMedievalists.net
9 months ago

The Renaissance and Byzantium are characters in the same play, with Ada Palmer - Medievalists.net

The Italian Renaissance and Byzantium are invented categories that shape the Western historical narrative.
History
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

New Medieval Books: Crescent Dawn - Medievalists.net

The Ottoman Empire significantly influenced the development of the modern world from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries.
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Philosophy
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
10 months ago

Ducati Channels Da Vinci and Machiavelli for a Renaissance-Inspired Racing Revival | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ducati fused high-speed racing with Renaissance philosophy in its Desmosedici GP special-edition livery.
History
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

The Roman Girl Rediscovered During the Renaissance - Medievalists.net

A well-preserved body of a girl was discovered in a marble casket outside of Rome, showcasing features resembling a living person.
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more#beyonce
fromMedievalists.net
11 months ago

Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer - Medievalists.net

The Renaissance, often considered a rebirth, invites us to question its supposed status as a golden age, revealing complexities related to its actual historical context.
History
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