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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Talking Raphael

The Raphael exhibition at The Met showcases over 170 masterpieces, marking the first comprehensive display of his work in the U.S.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago

Inside the Met Museum's Historic Raphael Exhibition

Raphael's first comprehensive exhibition in the US showcases over 170 works, highlighting his impact on Renaissance art and humanism.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Was Raphael the Runt of the Renaissance?

A major exhibition at the Met re-evaluates Raphael's artistic legacy, challenging perceptions of his work as simplistic and dull.
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Raphael at the MET: The sovereignty of poetry | amNewYork

Raphael's work transcends traditional poetry, revealing a profound emotional depth and a reorientation of understanding through his precise artistry.
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fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Survey Finds 51% of Men Think Mona Lisa "Should Smile More"

A visitor survey reveals that many men believe the Mona Lisa should smile more, attributing negative experiences to her expression.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

RENAISSANCE! The body as site - KALTBLUT Magazine

The body becomes a site of transformation. Uniquely crafted pieces engage with the wearer, blurring the line between material, form, and presence. Each one-off creation and streetwear capsule emerges from a conscious, boundary-free creative process, drawing inspiration from visual arts, theatre, music, dance, and the surrounding world.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A new interactive atlas reveals the human body in unprecedented detail

The Human Organ Atlas uses advanced HiPCT imaging to create unprecedented 3D organ reconstructions at cellular resolution, enabling researchers to link multisystem failures and disease patterns across organs.
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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michelangelo or bust? Researcher divides experts with attribution of sculpture

A marble bust of Christ at a Rome church is claimed to be a Michelangelo sculpture based on newly discovered archival documents, attracting visitors and debate among art experts.
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fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

See a Forgotten Michelangelo Sculpture at The Met in NYC

A sculpture attributed to Michelangelo remained unrecognized for nearly a century before being displayed at The Met.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

How Basil Barrington Watson moves classical sculpture forward | amNewYork

Basil Barrington Watson's sculptures redefine classical representation by integrating Black bodies with technical precision and historical fluency.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Italy church restoration probed after Meloni angel lookalike

A restored angel painting in a Rome basilica bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting denials and an official inspection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My cultural awakening: Leonardo da Vinci made me rethink surgery I've since mended more than 3,000 hearts

I went in, and was awestruck: the works emanated such unexpected warmth and humanity. I had studied Leonardo at A-level, but to see the drawings in person was something else. Leonardo was hugely interested in scientific matters—he dissected about 30 human corpses and many more animals, recording his findings in hundreds of detailed drawings and notes.
Medicine
Graphic design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The architectural sketch is back

The architectural sketch is experiencing a revival in contemporary practice despite decades of digital dominance, as architects recognize the unique value of hand-drawn work in an AI-driven world.
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fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Internet Goes Wild for The Met's Newly Acquired Mannerist Painting

Online reactions to Rosso Fiorentino's painting reflect Mannerism's essence, blending modern language with traditional religious themes.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Explore 3D models of Met masterpieces

More than 100 art works have been scanned in ultra-high resolution with portable laser scanners that could image objects that are unmoveable and could not be scanned by traditional machines. That data combined with photogrammetry techniques that puzzle together thousands of photographs to create a photorealistic composite.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Never-Before-Seen Paintings Reveal Anthony Van Dyck's Formative Italian Period | Artnet News

Van Dyck's stay in Italy was pivotal to the development of his artistic language, above all because it accelerated his emancipation from the model of his master Rubens.
Arts
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Roman Statues Weren't White; They Were Once Painted in Vivid, Bright Colors

One tenet of classical idealism is the idea that Roman and Greek statuary embodied an ideal of pure whiteness-a misconception modern sculptors perpetuated for hundreds of years by making busts and statues in polished white marble. But the truth is that both Greek statues and their Roman counterparts were originally brightly painted in riotous color.
History
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

'It has nothing to do with Michelangelo': expert wades in on painting newly attributed to Renaissance master

Belgian art historian Michel Draguet claims to have discovered a Michelangelo painting from the 1540s, but leading Renaissance experts dispute the attribution based on artistic style analysis.
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fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Sistine Chapel Mural Restoration Tackles Layers of Sweaty Residue

Vatican conservators are removing dried sweat deposits from Michelangelo's Last Judgement fresco to restore its original vibrant colors obscured by a white film caused by daily tourist condensation.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Artemisia Gentileschi, Michelangelo and Rembrandt bring new energy and records to New York's Old Masters sales

New York Old Masters auctions set record prices across artists—Artemisia Gentileschi, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Canaletto—bringing historically significant, newly surfaced and restituted works into public view.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

The Louvre's Fabled Sculpture Journeys to Rijksmuseum

A Bernini-enhanced ancient marble Sleeping Hermaphroditus, combining a 2nd-century body with a carved bed, arrives at the Rijksmuseum for the Metamorphoses exhibition.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

The Met Introduces High-Definition 3D Scans of Dozens of Art Historical Objects

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and other institutions now offer 3D digital models of artworks, enabling detailed examination of textures, materials, and hidden details impossible to see in person or through standard digital images.
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