A postmodern aesthetic that mixes styles, eras and cultural references Meeting Benches is a place of connection, discovery and inspiration, an invitation to slow down, look around and see the art and beauty; people sit on its benches and share art, stories and thoughts. In this place of connection and meeting between artists and art lovers, you can meet artists, …
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An engaging narration, between vibrant colors and accurate details The allure of beauty is a fascinating concept in itself. Beauty can be found in many forms: in works of art, in nature, in people, and even in fleeting moments. It’s a subjective experience, but often what we find beautiful reflects our soul and our perspective. Even music is an emotional …
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The journey does not matter, as long as the horizon is large An author’s travel is an expression that refers to a type of journey that has a strong personal and artistic connotation, in some cases connected to travel literature https://www.artenativo.it/la-tematica-of-the-journey-in-literature/. It is a type of experience that has been lived, described and told by a writer or an artist, …
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The vanity behind appearance, a theme that accompanies us in everyday life The magic of bonfires, their dancing light and the warmth that envelops us remind us of the fleeting nature of life and the beauty of moments shared under the starry sky. Phrases, quotes and aphorisms revolve like sparks around the concept of the Bonfire of the Vanities. For …
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Benozzo Gozzoli, a testimony to the power of art From Italian Renaissance painter renowned for his captivating murals, we want to delve into the distinctive features of his pictorial style. You will be fascinated by the festive processions full of life, movement and sense of occasion frescoed by Benozzo Gozzoli https://meetingbenches.com/2016/05/the-man-called-benozzo-trained-as-a-goldsmith-he-will-become-painter/. How can you forget his meticulous attention to detail, …
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Raphael, between combining idealized reality, naturalism and refined expressiveness Located in the hills of the Marche region of Italy, Urbino https://www.italyheaven.co.uk/lemarche/urbino/ is an architectural jewel that played a vital role during the Renaissance. Of this fascinating city you cannot help but appreciate the historic center and the Renaissance walls, still almost intact, which enclose an urban complex of extraordinary homogeneity. …
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An experience designed to meet specific needs and desires Traveling is an experience that can enrich you in many ways: it can help you discover new cultures, traditions, languages and foods, but also help you develop greater tolerance for cultural differences. Traveling offers you the opportunity to make new friends and create lasting memories. Traveling can also be a fun …
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Being born is not enough. It is to be reborn that Italy awaits you The Renaissance was a historical period that marked the transition from the medieval age to the modern age in Europe, between the 15th and 16th centuries. The Renaissance was characterized by a cultural, artistic, scientific and philosophical renewal, inspired by the recovery of the values of …
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Knowing how to love, at the heart of every good work of art there is love We are pleased to present you five art museums selected based on the ranking based on visitor turnout. Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States, where, in New York, it offers you an artistic overview of different eras …
Read More »PLACES THAT INSPIRED PAINTERS – Provence, Avignon, Villeneuve les Avignon and Les Angles
Masterpieces of oil painting, between realism and luminosity In the south of France, you not only find sea, lavender and perched villages. Arriving, you will discover great painters of the past who found inspiration here in nature and into the brightness of these places. In Provence https://travelfrancebucketlist.com/best-places-to-visit-in-provence/, the cities of Avignon, Villeneuve les Avignon and Les Angles have inspired numerous …
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