Italian Art

Against the background of an age that saw the rebirth of ancient and classical learning, Paul Strathern explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence as well as the Italian Renaissance, which they did so much to sponsor and encourage. Interwoven into the narrative are the lives of many of the great Renaissance artists with whom the Medici had dealings, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello as well as scientists like Galileo and Pico della Mirandola.

These biographies of the great quattrocento artists have long been considered among the most important of contemporary sources on Italian Renaissance art. Vasari, who invented the term "Renaissance", was the first to outline the influential theory of Renaissance art that traces a progression through Giotto, Brunelleschi, and finally the titanic figures of Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael.

Francine Prose's life of Caravaggio evokes the genius of this great artist through a brilliant reading of his paintings. Caravaggio defied the aesthetic conventions of his time; his use of ordinary people, realistically portrayed - street boys, prostitutes, the poor, the aged - was a profound and revolutionary innovation that left its mark on generations of artists. His insistence on painting from nature, on rendering the emotional truth of experience, whether religious or secular, makes him an artist who speaks across the centuries to our own time.

Alessandro Barbero segue Dante nella sua adolescenza di figlio d'un usuraio che sogna di appartenere al mondo dei nobili e dei letterati; nei corridoi oscuri della politica, dove gli ideali si infrangono davanti alla realtà meschina degli odi di partito e della corruzione dilagante; nei vagabondaggi dell'esiliato che scopre l'incredibile varietà dell'Italia del Trecento, fra metropoli commerciali e corti cavalleresche.

Explore Sicily’s language, culture, and timeless celebrations in one unforgettable bilingual guide. Designed for both travelers and Italian learners, this dual language book invites you to journey through Sicily’s most fascinating towns and traditions while naturally improving your Italian. Read in English and Italian side by side, compare sentence structures, and build vocabulary through authentic stories of festivals, faith, and local life. Dual language format: English text appears on the left page and Italian on the right, paragraph by paragraph, allowing you to follow along easily ...

The first in the series, include recipes from celebrity chef-Maria Liberati along with stories of her life in the mountains of Italy. More than just a cookbook, a recipe novel, a trip to Italy in a book! Contains over 50 recipes and menus for special occasions. Alll recipes are authentic Italian and follow the Slow Food method! The Basic Art of Italian Cooking has been featured in national media such as Tastes of Italia, Healthy Cooking, Celebrity Society Magazine as well as lifestyletv.com, chickspeak.com, and more! Read what everyone is talking about and discover another European secret

Come si fa oggi a stare nel mondo? In questo mondo. A trovare un modo, un posto adatto a noi che siamo consapevoli di essere privilegiati ma dobbiamo fare i conti anche coi nostri, di traumi, piccoli o grandi, oltre che con quelli giganteschi di chi è sotto le bombe, di chi è oppresso, povero, svantaggiato. Ci si vergogna a dire che ci si sente soli, ma lo siamo sempre di più. Daria Bignardi lo dice con sincerità, ironia, coraggio. Sente che la solitudine può essere una prigione ma anche un posto da cui ascoltare il battito del cuore del mondo. Il mondo la chiama e lei parte.

He hired me to capture his soul on canvas. I never expected to hand him my own. I’m Sienna Vale—an artist who reads people with a single brushstroke. My latest commission: Nico Moretti, Dallas’s reclusive “philanthropist.” One look at him and every color on my palette turns to danger. His mother wants a portrait. Nico wants me. The FBI wants dirt on his empire—using my studio as the perfect listening post. Now I’m trapped between the man who ruins me with a glance and the agents who can ruin us both. If I spy on Nico I could finally learn what really happened to my family. If ...

"It's a genuine pleasure to hear spoken Latin--lots of it, and by many of the great classical authors, including Cicero, Ovid, and Virgil--and to follow the story of Gardini's lifelong infatuation with a language that is nowhere and everywhere in our modern lives... This is an audiobook to...

A struggling artist. An elite commission. A city of shadows and secrets. In Renaissance Rome, Augustine faces his ultimate test. Talented but unknown, Augustine navigates the treacherous Artist's Quarters. A rare opportunity arises to secure a prestigious commission from Italy's elite. But in this world of thievery and gambling, every alley hides danger. As Augustine hones his craft and builds connections, each brushstroke brings him closer to his dreams—and to peril. Facing ruthless rivals and dangerous alliances, he must execute his artistic vision with both skill and cunning. Will his ...

Eight years ago, Francis Giordano offered his heart to his father's enforcer and got it shattered in return. Now 26, Francis has built a life outside the family's violent legacy—he's a successful gallery owner, a respected artist, and determinedly single. He's everything a mafia prince shouldn't be: gentle, gay, and uninterested in the family business. But when assassins destroy his gallery and try to end his life, there's only one man his father trusts to protect him: Joseph De Luca. The same man who rejected him. The same man who called him a "spoiled prince" and sent him running to art...

In this landmark study of Italy from the 14th through the early 16th centuries, Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt chronicles the rise of Florence and Venice as powerful city-states, the breakup of the medieval worldview that came with the rediscovery of Greek and Roman culture, and the new emphasis on the role of the individual. All these, Burckhardt explains, went hand in hand with the explorations of science and the more naturalistic depiction of the world in art and literature.

This monograph presents a comprehensive analysis of the ideas of Gabriele D'Annunzio, one of history's most intriguing figures. Departing from mainstream interpretations of his life, this exploration is conducted through a Nietzschean perspective. Rather than emphasizing his connections with Mussolini, which often overshadow D'Annunzio's legacy, we focus on the influences of Nietzsche and the Symbolist movement. Gabriele D'Annunzio, an esteemed Italian writer and poet, was significantly influenced by the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche's ideas on the will to power, the concept ...

Rome, 1955. The artists gather for a picture at a party in an ancient villa. Bear Bavinsky, creator of vast canvases, larger than life, is at the center of the picture. His wife, Natalie, edges out of the shot. From the side of the room watches little Pinch - their son. At five years old he loves Bear almost as much as he fears him. After Bear abandons their family, Pinch will still worship him, striving to live up to the Bavinsky name.

Explore Rome and Discover Overlooked Treasures Beyond the City Walls This isn’t just a Rome Travel Guide. It is a better way to travel! Instead of simply checking off monuments, immerse yourself in the rhythms of the Eternal City, sacred traditions, seasonal festivals, and everyday rituals that define life in Rome and Lazio. Experience Rome through moments, not just monuments. With more than 150 festivals woven into the seasons, this guide ensures that no matter when you travel, you will find yourself in the heart of a celebration. Planning your Italian dream vacation? Discover Rome, ...

Unlock the Magic of Florence—One Walk at a Time Wander through Florence like a local with this curated collection of five self-guided walking tours. From iconic landmarks and Renaissance masterpieces to hidden gardens, lively markets, and irresistible gelato spots, this guide brings the city’s beauty and history to life—at your own pace. Packed with fun facts, insider tips, and personal favorites, this updated edition helps you experience the best of Florence without the crowds or the stress. Whether you're here for the art at the Uffizi and the Bargello, the architecture, the food, ...

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was recognized in his lifetime as the greatest living artist, creator of a succession of masterpieces in sculpture, fresco painting, and architecture. In all his work, Michelangelo impressed his contemporaries as a forceful personality, a divine genius endowed with terribilita, or intense emotional power.

Oh, a friend just told you they’re moving to Italy? Go ahead, hate them. I know you’re not a bad person. Italy? That’s the jealousy beast you just can’t slay. I get it. Almost two decades ago, I was that friend dropping the "we're moving to Italy" bomb. Thankfully, most forgave us, especially when they realized that having pals with a Tuscan postal code is, as Martha Stewart would say, "a good thing." There are plenty of reasons to envy Italy: the weather, the food, the breathtaking scenery, the impeccably dressed locals. But not everyone can move. So, can you still live la dolce ...

«Cercate in questo libro cose semplici e modeste: il racconto di tre viaggi in Sicilia», nei primi anni Cinquanta, «e delle cose di laggiú come possono cadere sotto l'occhio aperto di un viaggiatore senza pregiudizi», ci suggeriva l'autore. La forza delle pagine di Carlo Levi è concentrata in un'unica parola: amore. Come scrive Vincenzo Consolo nella sua Prefazione , «l'amore per tutto quanto è umano, acutamente umano, vale a dire debole e doloroso, vale a dire nobile.

Professor Joseph Luzzi, the director of Italian studies at Bard College and an award-winning author, offers a comprehensive look at Italian cinema from its inception in 1895 through its major periods and influences. Having altered the landscape of Italian art and society, as well as inspiring filmmakers the world over, Italian cinema proves a fascinating study. Major focuses of the course include neorealism, the Spaghetti Western, the Italian giallo, and Italian-style comedy.