Pietro Annigoni, the approach to portraits that maintains a link between past and present Meeting Benches is a virtual meeting place, where art and humanity merge in a creative embrace. Created by artist Dastilige Nevante, Meeting Benches is a work of art in itself, an iconic symbol of non-violence where creativity knows no bounds, and artists, thinkers and dreamers share …
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Andrea del Sarto, the painter who continues to inspire art lovers and scholars Meeting Benches is a site that celebrates art in all its forms. It functions as a virtual meeting and inspirational place, where travelers, artists, thinkers and dreamers from all over the world can share art, travel stories and thoughts. You will find a variety of content, including …
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The importance of emotions and sensitivity in the relationship with art Meeting Benches is a website that celebrates art in all its forms. It functions as a virtual meeting and inspirational place, where travelers, artists, thinkers and dreamers from all over the world can share art, travel stories and thoughts. You will find a variety of content, including articles on …
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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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Stories of wordless languages and artists who paint like designers The use of mannequins https://lideamagazine.com/il-segreto-di-un-buon-manichino-e-sapere-valorizzato-gli-abiti-che-ondossa-associazione-esclusiva-con-amdrea-bonaveri/, by painters and designers it can be seen as a stylistic and practical choice that serves to enhance the art of fashion and explore broader artistic concepts. Their use, in fashion and art, can be attributed to several practical and conceptual reasons. Mannequins offer an …
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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, …
Read More »JOURNEY INTO THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE – When you discover that, you are part of a timeless universe
Journey into beauty, from Ferrara to Urbino Ferrara, https://www.ferraraterraeacqua.it/en/discover-the-area/routes-and-tours/cycling-mountain-biking/ferrara.-the-renaissance-city?set_language=en, one of the first Italian cities having opened up to the Renaissance and the creative minds that represented it, she saw the Este family rearrange the inhabited area full of narrow and nauseating alleys, replacing them with new avenues and neighborhoods. By observing the facade of its cathedral of San Giorgio …
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When musical originality is faithful to tradition In their role as guardians, playing a primitive oboe, the municipal minstrels garrisoned the city towers of the fourteenth century and sensed the imminence of danger. In Germany, they were assign a trumpet with which to warn the passage of a ship on the river. They also learned to ring the bells in …
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When epidemics rage in the cities, looking for infectors You have decided what to see, budget and destination, so it is time to build your trip, but add the places you want to see. If you decide to travel to Italy to create a travel itinerary to refer to, consider five places touched by the plague epidemics https://offtheshelf.com/2014/10/7-deadly-plague-books-you-should-read-before-youre-quarantined/. After returning …
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