Forget cuisine. It is time to roll your tongue around cucina. At the American Institute of Wine and Food's Sixth National Conference on Gastronomy in New York early this month, French cuisine was toppled from its throne and Italian was crowned the preeminent cooking...
At a time when New England's sour economy is pushing more and more restaurants into bankruptcy, Italian cafes and restaurants are enjoying a dramatic renaissance here and across the country. You can sense it in the links being added to the Italian chains....
A rare portrait by Renaissance master Raphael that shows a Florentine ruler from the famed Medici family will be offered at a public auction this summer, Christie's said Monday.Christie's expects the portrait to fetch a record $19.7 million to $29.5 million. The record price for...
Rembrandt is getting better with age. Four hundred years after his birth, he's drawing more people than ever to his native country _ for everything from art exhibits to walking tours to a musical. The...
Provides a brief overview of artists, paintings, and sculptures of the Italian Renaissance period in art. Examines the significant influence the art has had on society and future art.
The historical significance of the Italian and Northern Renaissances. These eras advanced human reason and removed people for the worst aspects of religious persecurtion and superstition.
Provides a history of the Italian Renaissance. Compares it to the Renaissance which occurred in Northern Europe. Explores advances in art, architecture, and literature.
