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Vasari – Lives Of The Artists - Cimabue

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 11 Apr 16

The first artist biography in Vasari’s biographical series is the artist seen as the father of the Renaissance, of who there are few surviving records outside of Vasari’s detailed little essay. Cimabue was sent to university by...

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The Devil found at the St. Francis Basilica in Italy

rivengodwind @rivengodwind (369) • Philippines 6 Nov 11

...hidden in a mural painting (i.e. a frescoe in the ceiling) by Italian medieval artist Giotto. The news was surprising because it had stayed hidden (in a cloud formation, no less) for centuries before the discovery. Reports...

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