Giotto di Bondone the Father of the Italian Renaissance
Much of Giotto’s biography and artistic development must be deduced from the evidence of surviving works (a large portion of which cannot be attributed to him with certainty) and stories that originate for the most part from the late 14th century on. Vasari, the historian of Florence, tells the touching story of how the renowned […]
A Look Inside Michelangelo’s ‘Secret Room’
The BBC gets access to a secret room under the Medici Chapel in Florence, where Michelangelo took refuge during political upheaval. The small chamber, covered in his sketches, has opened to the public recently and offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s mind.