The relationship between Roman and Greek art complicates the study of Roman sculpture. Many of the most renowned Greek sculptures, such as the Apollo Belvedere and the Barberini Faun, are only known via Roman Imperial or Hellenistic “copies.” Art historians often interpreted this replication as reflecting a narrowness of the Roman creative imagination, but in … Read more
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born in Italy in 1475 and is widely recognized as one of the three most influential people in the Italian Renaissance period. He is best known for his sculptures and paintings. He is better known by his given name, Michelangelo, and many art historians and critics consider him to … Read more
The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world and a historic landmark in Paris, France. It houses some of the world’s most famous pieces of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. It is a city landmark situated on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city’s 1st Arrondissement … Read more
Abstract art is a type of art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but rather focuses on the elements of color, form, texture, and line to create a composition that can be interpreted subjectively by the viewer. There are many different types of abstract art, each with its own … Read more
François Auguste René Rodin is widely-recognized as the father of modern sculpture. His works are among the most celebrated sculptures of the 19th century and he is praised for having a style of sculpting that greatly valued the craftsmanship that went into producing such sculptures. Despite the fact that many of Rodin’s works were considered … Read more
Since antiquity, marble has been the medium of choice for stone monumental sculpture, since it has various benefits over its more prevalent geological “father” limestone, including the capacity to absorb light a short distance into its surface before dispersing it underground. This provides the material a silky, appealing aspect that is ideal for mimicking human … Read more
The Italian Renaissance is regarded as one of the most significant eras in history due to its many contributions to the field of art. Some of the most renowned sculptors of the Renaissance are connected with aesthetic quality and perfection. These artists were known to have researched intensively in order to create works that were … Read more
Rome, Italy is a city that’s teeming with some of the most illustrious artwork and architecture in the world. It is home to numerous museums that are each filled with artwork that often dates back to the Italian Renaissance, which is widely considered to have been the pinnacle of artistic expression in all of human … Read more
Ancient Greek culture had a special reverence for the many goddesses they worshiped. Aphrodite was the most highly-celebrated goddess as she represented beauty and love, but there were many others that the people of Greece held dear for various reasons. While other cultures favored male figures much more heavily, the Greeks prominently displayed the female … Read more
The city of Rome, Italy is filled with artwork of all kinds as it has been a central location for artists since the days of the Roman empire many centuries ago. Rome was heavily influenced by its Greek neighbors and many of the most notable Italian artists that have existed in the last millennium have … Read more