The Bronzes of Riace, Mannerism, Emilio Isgrò: The Agenda of Sky Arte First the shoulder, then the arm, then the forearm, the knee, the end of a hallux. The Glory of the Riace Bronzes, Unable for 2500 Years to 8.50 Meters Deep and 230 meters from the Shore, removed from the Sea on the Morning […]
Pontormo, Deposition, about 1526-1528, Church of Santa Felicita, Florence LA Deposit from the cross of PontormoLocated in the Barbadori chapel of the Church of Santa Felicita in Florence, is one of the most extraordinary and dramatic representations of the Renaissance. Also known as “complaint”, this altarpiece is generally recognized as the masterpiece of Pontormo and […]
Giulio Romano, Palazzo Te, 1534 PRogeted by Giulio Romano, one of the most daring students of Raffaello, Palazzo in Mantua represents a radical detachment from the classical rules of the time, which emphasizes his only manistic vision. The architect transformed the internal courtyard of the palace into an aesthetic room space, with innovative and provocative […]