Art Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /culture/art/ ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000, Real Estate in Italy, Move to Italy Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:09:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-favicon-lifeinitaly-32x32.jpeg Art Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /culture/art/ 32 32 Unique Museums and Galleries /unique-museums-and-galleries/ /unique-museums-and-galleries/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:23:48 +0000 /?p=101347 Discover Italy’s hidden art gems: explore unique museums and galleries, from Sicilian puppets to Prada's art space, in a trip to remember.

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]]> /unique-museums-and-galleries/feed/ 0 The Barovier & Toso glassworks in Venice has been active since 1295 /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/ /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:22:02 +0000 /?p=101274 In Venice, one of the world’s oldest family-run businesses is still in operation. The Barovier & Toso glassworks has evolved and transformed over time; starting with blowing glass bottles, today it is a world-renowned and exclusive producer of Venetian crystal. A history full of doubt and fragments Unfortunately, little is […]

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]]> /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/feed/ 0 La Fenice of Venice: the theater that rises from the ashes /la-fenice-of-venice-theater/ /la-fenice-of-venice-theater/#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:15:32 +0000 /?p=101063 One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Fenice of Venice is admired for its extraordinary architecture, aesthetic appeal, and dramatic history. Two devastating fires and over two centuries of political instability have not crushed this symbol of rebirth and resilience. The construction: the call for projects […]

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]]> /la-fenice-of-venice-theater/feed/ 0 10 fascinating facts about Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II /facts-about-galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii/ /facts-about-galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:15:31 +0000 /?p=100973 The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan was inaugurated on September 15, 1867. For 157 years, it has symbolized elegance and sophistication, earning its place as a must-see landmark during a luxurious stay in Milan. Here are 10 intriguing facts about one of Milan and Italy’s architectural icons to mark […]

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]]> /facts-about-galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii/feed/ 0 Michelangelo’s David and his legally protected image /michelangelos-david-ruling/ /michelangelos-david-ruling/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:24:03 +0000 /?p=100799 About a year ago, a ruling of the tribunale di Firenze divided Italy in two, when a groundbreaking legal case concerning Michelangelo‘s David image rights reshaped the discourse on cultural preservation and commercialization. Italy’s court system ruled in favor of the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, reaffirming that the museum must […]

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]]> /michelangelos-david-ruling/feed/ 0 August 21,1911: the story of the theft of the Gioconda /the-theft-of-the-gioconda/ /the-theft-of-the-gioconda/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:08 +0000 /?p=100770 The night of August 21-22, 1911, was unlike any other. It is a symbolic date for Italian artistic tradition and fervent patriotism. On that night, Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian employee of the Louvre Museum, stole the Mona Lisa to reclaim it as Italian property. This is the story of the […]

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]]> /the-theft-of-the-gioconda/feed/ 0 The oldest libraries in Italy: a journey through precious writings /the-oldest-libraries-in-italy/ /the-oldest-libraries-in-italy/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 22:55:05 +0000 /?p=100133 The oldest libraries in our country safeguard literary treasures that narrate centuries of history and culture. From north to south, these sanctuaries of knowledge allow us to retrace the footsteps of the giants of Italy’s history, offering a unique glimpse into the richness of the Italian heritage. Here are 5 […]

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]]> /the-oldest-libraries-in-italy/feed/ 0 Carrara Marble: Italy’s white diamond used for the world’s most important sculptures /carrara-marble/ /carrara-marble/#respond Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:47:49 +0000 /?p=99657 The Romans called it marmor lumensis, referring to the port of Luni in Liguria that managed its commercial trade during its most flourishing years. Today, Carrara marble is one of the most prized in the world, a true raw diamond that, over the centuries, has inspired the finest generations of […]

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]]> /carrara-marble/feed/ 0 The Amalfi Paper: An Eight-Century Artisanal Tradition /the-amalfi-paper-an-eight-century-artisanal-tradition/ /the-amalfi-paper-an-eight-century-artisanal-tradition/#respond Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:10:06 +0000 /?p=98895 The Charta Bambagina, better known as Amalfi Paper, represents Italian artisanal excellence with a tradition that has been passed down for over eight centuries. This esteemed production process is safeguarded by various families of paper masters, among which the Amatruda family stands out, and has its roots in ancient artifacts […]

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]]> /the-amalfi-paper-an-eight-century-artisanal-tradition/feed/ 0 A new proposal for the Egyptian Museum of Turin: Free from 2028 /a-new-proposal-for-the-egyptian-museum-of-turin-free-from-2028/ /a-new-proposal-for-the-egyptian-museum-of-turin-free-from-2028/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:20:39 +0000 /?p=98652 The Egyptian Museum of Turin‘s new proposal follows in the footsteps of the world’s most famous museums. Director Christian Greco has set a new, revolutionary, and ambitious project: to make the museum free by 2028 in British Museum style. The proposal was announced during a joint hearing, which, among other […]

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]]> /a-new-proposal-for-the-egyptian-museum-of-turin-free-from-2028/feed/ 0 A new Raphael painting has been unearthed – investigations are still ongoing /a-new-raphael-painting-has-been-unearthed-investigations-are-still-ongoing/ /a-new-raphael-painting-has-been-unearthed-investigations-are-still-ongoing/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:19:02 +0000 /?p=98505 There are people who reject all possibilities and those who are simply elevated. On the occasion of the conference The ideal beauty – Raffaello Sanzio’s Vision of Perfection, a shocking statement was made on September 16 in Pergola. A new painting appears to have arisen as part of a rich […]

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]]> /a-new-raphael-painting-has-been-unearthed-investigations-are-still-ongoing/feed/ 0 18 May: International Museum Day. The most visited museums in Italy /18-may-international-museum-day-the-most-visited-museums-in-italy/ /18-may-international-museum-day-the-most-visited-museums-in-italy/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 21:00:09 +0000 /?p=97578 May 18 is a significant day in the realm of culture in Italy and beyond: it commemorates worldwide museums’ Day. This event was launched in 1977 on the initiative of the Council of Europe to promote cultural heritage knowledge and to create public awareness of the necessity of protecting and […]

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]]> /18-may-international-museum-day-the-most-visited-museums-in-italy/feed/ 0 New secrets about Venice unveiled /new-secrets-about-venice-unveiled/ /new-secrets-about-venice-unveiled/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:40:00 +0000 /?p=55385 The latest findings of a team of archaeologists.

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]]> /new-secrets-about-venice-unveiled/feed/ 0 Venice museums: the ones that should not be missed /venice-museums-the-ones-that-should-not-be-missed/ /venice-museums-the-ones-that-should-not-be-missed/#respond Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:02:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/07/24/museums-in-venice/ Venice is the city of love and bridges, however, it does not disappoint arts ad, culture lovers, because it is also full of artistic patrimony and amazing museums. Above all, among Venice museums, it is possible to find modern arts, famous masterpieces, natural history, and much more. Venice museums you […]

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]]> /venice-museums-the-ones-that-should-not-be-missed/feed/ 0 The icon of ballet Carla Fracci has died /the-icon-of-ballet-carla-fracci-has-died/ /the-icon-of-ballet-carla-fracci-has-died/#comments Thu, 27 May 2021 12:53:02 +0000 /?p=67242 The famous dancer and icon died at 84, after an unforgettable career. Carla Fracci was born in 1936 in Milan. And there, she studied ballet at the famous Theater La Scala. During the decades of her career, the dancer charmed not only Italy. But the entire world. Ballet is life […]

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]]> /the-icon-of-ballet-carla-fracci-has-died/feed/ 2 Renzo Piano and his sustainable, architectural marvels /renzo-piano-and-his-sustainable-architectural-marvels/ /renzo-piano-and-his-sustainable-architectural-marvels/#respond Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:43:31 +0000 /?p=64499 With a new project on the way, we look at Piano’s best works in Italy.

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]]> /renzo-piano-and-his-sustainable-architectural-marvels/feed/ 0 The many mysteries of Raffaello’s life /mysteries-of-raffaello-s-life/ /mysteries-of-raffaello-s-life/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:59:31 +0000 /?p=54273 2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]

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]]> /mysteries-of-raffaello-s-life/feed/ 0 Italian art in the Renaissance, the ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 overview /art-in-the-renaissance/ /art-in-the-renaissance/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:15:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2016/02/15/art-in-the-renaissance/ Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world.

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