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August 2, 2023

16th-Century Pop-Up Book With Movable Parts Told Fortune and Horoscopes During the Renaissance

Astrology may seem frivolous to some today, but it figured heavily into world views during the Renaissance. The stars could have a powerful impact on one's life, including predicting your future. Among the prominent European astrologers was Leonhard Thurneisser, a physician, alchemist, and astrologer who employed his gifts in the court of a German prince.

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July 29, 2023

The Significance of Botticelli’s Renaissance Masterpiece ‘Primavera’

Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli is credited for his contributions to the Italian Renaissance.

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July 5, 2023

Leonardo da Vinci’s “Codex Atlanticus” Sketches on Exhibit for the First Time in the U.S.

Leonardo da Vinci is famous for many things.

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June 1, 2023

How Much Do You Know About the Italian Renaissance? Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]

The Italian Renaissance is one of the most studied eras of art history. And while most of us are familiar with big names like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, how much do you know about the nitty gritty of this cultural explosion? This week's 20-question quiz will put you to the test and ask you about artists, techniques, symbolism, and much more.

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May 29, 2023

Fascinating Video Reveals How Florence Built the World’s Largest Dome (At the Time)

Architect Manuel Bravo loves sharing his passion for history and architecture by creating informative videos about the world's most famous...

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May 18, 2023

Two Rare Rembrandt Portraits Discovered in Private Collection

The paintings hanging in museums are just the tip of the art world iceberg.

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April 7, 2023

Family Discovers Their TV Room Painting Is a Renaissance Masterpiece Worth $845K

What hangs on the wall in your living room or TV room? Maybe a poster or a framed family photo. One family in northern France long had a painting hanging in their TV room, a painting they believed was a copy of a famous work by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. The painting has been in the family since 1900.

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March 28, 2023

Florida Principal Fired for Showing Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in Class Is Invited to Italy

Michelangelo's David is one of the most famous sculptures in history and an iconic representation of the Renaissance.

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March 24, 2023

Couple Renovating Their Kitchen Discovers 400-Year-Old Paintings Hidden Underneath

In the north of England, a young couple and their dog moved out of their flat in December 2022 to...

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March 6, 2023

Van Dyck Painting Bought for $600 Sells for $3 Million at Auction

In the late-20th century, someone discovered a mysterious, beautiful painting in a farm shed in Kinderhook, New York. The oil on wood work depicted a slouched, nude man. Purchased originally for $600, the painting was later identified by scholars as an early study by Anthony van Dyck in preparation for his work St. Jerome. With this recognition, it recently sold for an impressive $3.1 million at a Sotheby's auction.

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