Art
From ancient mosaics to medieval frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces and more, get a unique insight into the wonderful world of art with our resident experts.
Everything you Need to Know About the Sistine Chapel Frescoes
This week we’ll be analysing the immense fresco cycle that Michelangelo painted for the ceiling of ...
Tue 23 Jun 2020
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An Introduction to the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s most iconic cultural destinations, a living museum of ...
Thu 11 Jun 2020
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9 Things You Need to Know About the Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon is ancient Rome's best preserved building, and offers an amazing insight into the world ...
Wed 03 Jun 2020
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Fake Domes and Heavenly Visions: the incredible illusionistic frescoes of Sant’Ignazio in Rome
One of the most impressive and surprising artistic achievements anywhere in the city are the massive ...
Wed 13 May 2020
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The Catacombs of Rome: Art of the First Christians
Often consisting in several kilometers of galleries, nowadays the catacombs are mostly famous for ...
Thu 16 Apr 2020
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The top 5 Italian Museums you can tour without leaving your sofa (thanks to Virtual Reality)
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, many museums all over the Bel Paese have decided to ...
Thu 16 Apr 2020
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500 Years of Perfection: Where to see Raphael’s Art in Rome
To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, we’ve come up with a virtual guide to the ...
Mon 06 Apr 2020
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A Guide to the Palazzo Barberini: 7 Artworks You Need to See
Amongst Rome’s glittering pantheon of Baroque palaces, Palazzo Barberini might just be the most ...
Fri 27 Mar 2020
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Rehabilitating the Breeches-Maker: Daniele da Volterra’s Mannerist Masterpiece Atop the Spanish Steps
Daniele da Volterra has for centuries conjured up images of Counter-Reformation prudery, censorious ...
Fri 14 Feb 2020
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St. Peter’s Basilica Guide: Art and Faith in the Vatican City
Magnificent St. Peter’s basilica is the world's largest church, and a must-visit when coming to ...
Thu 05 Dec 2019
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7 Places to Get Spooked in Rome this Halloween
It’s that time of year again. The evenings are drawing in, a chill is beginning to spike the eveni ...
Mon 28 Oct 2019
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A Guide to the Spanish Steps in Rome: Everything You Need to Know About Rome’s Most Iconic Staircase
There can be few sights in the world more romantic than the dazzling sweep of the Spanish Steps...
Wed 23 Oct 2019
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