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Cool Italian Street Art from The Drawing Bike
A short profile of Roman artist Rachele del Nevo and her fun art project The Drawing Bike.
Photo of the Day: Mithras in the Vatican
Before Christianity became the dominant religion of Rome, many people worshipped Mithras, the pagan God depicted here.
Visions of Veronese Green: In Search of the Sublime Shade in Venice
Veronese Green is named after Verona-born painter Paolo Caliari, also known as Veronese. I used the color to guide me on my travels in Venice.
A Show of Hands: A Look at the Marble Hands of Ancient Statues in Rome
It all started with David. Michelangelo’s statue of David was one of the first pieces of sculpture that I knew I had to see in person. Recognized worldwide as a symbol of Florence, David is marble come to life especially when you look at his hands. My European Art History professor many years ago urged us…
Will the Vatican Museums Finally Limit the Number of Visitors?
The Vatican Museums welcome up to 25,000 visitors per day. Is it time for them to limit the crowds?
Lost in Translation: A Look at the Gruesome Stories Behind Rome’s Monuments and Art
We admire Italy’s art and monuments for color, style, and the skillfulness of their creators. But the gruesome stories that many of these famous works depict are a reminder of real human suffering.
From Veronese to Futurism: Italian Art in the NYRB
Excerpts from the Art Issue of the New York Review of Books. Reviews on Veronese, Piero della Francesca, and Futurism. There’s also a Michelangelo poem.
Five Fabulous Art Works in Rome You May Have Missed
Deciding on a favorite piece of art in Italy is similar to picking a favorite child: it’s an impossible task. On some days, when thinking about Italy’s great art works, a certain color combo will grab me or maybe a dark mood has me preferring chiaroscuro over lighter fare. At any rate, this month’s Italy…
