The Renaissance

06/05/2022

Guess where I am! Doing a little onsite research for the final episode.

26/04/2022

I finally had the opportunity to see da Vinci’s last supper in person. Even though what we see is a ghost of the image Leonardo painted it is still awe inspiring.

24/11/2021

The end…

I have some sad news. I am announcing the end of The Renaissance Podcast but don’t despair just yet. We still need to tie up some loose ends before we close the book on this podcast. I am planning one more episode. To be honest, I have struggled to write the episode on Dürer, so I have decided to write one episode that covers Dürer, Titian, and The Mannerists. That will close out the podcast and give us the closure we need. I am writing the final episode now and hope to have it out by the end of the year or early next year. I won’t be disappearing completely, I still have my art page and some future projects I am working on. I hope to share more over the next several weeks and in the last episode. Thank you to all who listen and follow the podcast and I apologize for dragging out the last few episodes. You all are a wonderful and patient bunch. I hope every has a wonderful holiday season!

29/04/2021

Renovations at the Uffizi Gallery revealed two overlooked paintings of Medici dukes, among other intriguing finds

01/02/2021

After 77 days of government-mandated Covid closure, the Gallerie degli Uffizi has welcomed approximately 7,300 visitors back to its hallowed halls in the last six days.

18/06/2020

Good news.
No new infections in on June 17.

21/05/2020

Florence’s cathedral complex will reopen on Friday, May 22 and remain free of charge, with mandatory online booking, until the end of May.

04/05/2020

Episode 29 is now available! I have been looking forward to saying that for some time. In this episode we will look at the world of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the elder. I have included a supplemental slide show on the website, the link is in my bio. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. @ Greensboro, North Carolina

03/05/2020

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been closed for two months amid the coronavirus pandemic, shutting its doors to a catalog of more than 1.5 million pieces of art. In this week’s Sunday Closer, NBC’s Anne Thompson meets some of the essential staff tasked with looking after the historic museum d...

03/05/2020

“If you love Italy, keep your distance,” reiterated Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on the evening of April 26. In the 30-minute live address, the PM explained plans to reopen Italy partially, beginning on May 4.

02/05/2020

If you haven’t already picked it up from previous posts, I have an exciting announcement! The podcast is returning with episode 29 on Bosch and Bruegel very soon!

25/04/2020

A hint of things to come! Yes, there is a new episode coming! Make sure you are subscribed on iTunes so you will automatically receive it once it drops. I am editing now. More information nation to follow!

22/04/2020

Interested in learning how to cut feather quill pens? Be sure to also follow me to see me live today discussing how to cut and use quill pens. We will go live at 11am today! Hope to see you there!

21/04/2020

If you want to see me live tomorrow be sure to also follow my art page on Instagram . I will be talking about cutting feather quill pens as well writing and drawing with them.

21/04/2020

Do you miss the podcast? I sure do! Make sure you are subscribed on iTunes. You may just get your wish, soon!

20/04/2020

Going to the market in the midst of pestilence!

18/04/2020

Explore all of The Met's online offerings, from video and audio to DIY projects for all ages.

17/04/2020

Look familiar? Hmm, what could it mean? Stay tuned.

17/04/2020

Giotto’s Campanile and a bit of Brunelleschi’s dome from my trip to Florence in 2015. Looking forward to going back once this is all over. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.

15/04/2020

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15/04/2020

Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452.

This detailed drawing uses a highly skilled technique called silverpoint, which uses a fine metal stylus to render the image – mistakes are very hard to correct.

The medium was popular in the Early Renaissance, and many young artists were trained in the technique as it required control, discipline and patience.

Look closely and you’ll discover all sorts of fine detail in this masterful work.

12/04/2020

In this dynamic video Filmmaker David Battistella collaborates with Florentine legend Luciano Artusi to bring you a glimpse of the Florentine Easter Traditio...

09/04/2020

Candle lighting will replace the traditional exploding of the cart this Easter Sunday in Florence and the Uffizi is keeping us fed with art over the weekend.

24/03/2020

Every day, cultural institutions are collectively losing at least $33 million as a result of COVID-19 closures. ⁣
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There are three ways you can get involved:⁣
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(1) 📲 Show your support on social media with –– repost this! Share your passion for the arts to show what might be lost without the support the cultural community needs.⁣
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13/03/2020

For all of those forced to stay in doors in Florence!

Today at 6pm (Friday 13), grab an instrument (pots and pans will do!) and join in as all of Italy takes part in a 15-minute concert to raise spirits, organized by Flashmob Sonoro. Open your windows, get out on your balcony, and make yourselves heard!

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19/02/2020

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19/02/2020

After losing the competition for the Baptistry doors to Ghiberti, Brunelleschi travels to Rome. In Rome, while studying the ruins of the Forum, it is believed, that Brunelleschi discovered linear Perspective. His discovery would change the course of western art, and all western art would either accept his ideas or consciously reject them. According to Brunelleschi’s biographer, he also solved the problem of the dome for Florence Cathedral by studying the dome of the Pantheon. To learn more be sure to visit the link to the podcast in my bio. @ Rome, Italy

23/01/2020

Restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece.

A recent restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece uncovered original details in the masterpiece long-concealed since the 16th century.

08/01/2020

Florence cathedral and Brunelleschi’s dome. The cathedral had been under construction for almost a century, even Giotto had a hand in its design, but it was Brunelleschi who solved the problem of the dome and in doing so ushered in a new age. One we now call the Renaissance. To learn more about Brunelleschi subscribe to my podcast and download episode 3.

08/01/2020

The Kiss of Judas. (1304-1306) Giotto. Here Giotto captures the drama of the scene by using opposing angles of the spears and torches to create tension. The figure of Judas stands out from the crowd in his gold cloak and with his arms draped around Jesus. He betrays him with a kiss, marking him for arrest by Sanhedrin. If you would like to learn more about Giotto be sure to download episode two of the podcast. Giotto, for me, represents the beginning of the Renaissance.

07/01/2020

06/01/2020

Giotto’s fresco of the Lamentation is probably one of his best known paintings. Here we see his use of modeling to create three dimensional form in space. The fabric seems to be draped over solid figures unlike the flat figures we have seen previously in Gothic art. Giotto’s work marks a turning point in how the human figured was portrayed in art and would lay the groundwork for the Renaissance. To learn more about Giotto and the Renaissance be sure to subscribe to the Renaissance podcast on ITunes and Stitcher.

05/01/2020

Giotto di Bondone (1266-1336) occupies a unique place in art history as one of the first to break with the Gothic style and attempt realism. While not truly a renaissance painter, he does the lay the groundwork for artists like Masaccio and Brunelleschi who follow 70 years later. This is why I chose to begin the podcast with Giotto. The fresco above is the Massacre of the Innocents from the Scrovegni in Padua. To learn more about this download episode 1 from iTunes or follow the link above to subscribe to the podcast.

04/01/2020

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04/01/2020

Ah Florence! A view of the Piazza della Signoria.

04/01/2020

The creation of Adam. One of the most moving images from the Renaissance and with Leonardo’s Mona Lisa one of the most reproduced. Learn more by following the link in my bio.

30/12/2017

HISTORY

NO frolicking in the Trevi Fountain!!!!

Earlier this year, Roman authorities became authorized to levy a hefty fine against anyone who wades, bathes, or swims in the Trevi Fountain.