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Chiaroscuro example – Captain America

What is the influence of Caravaggio nowadays? Let me show you thanks to one of the most important heroes of our time: Captain America.

The meaning of Chiaroscuro

Hi everyone and welcome back to Exploring Art, this is Alessandro. Today we are going to learn more about a very important art concept and technique: chiaroscuro

Tomanin Brothers – Chartres Stained Glass

I want to show you how three brothers have achieved what is considered by many to be impossible

Caravaggio – Conversion on the Way to Damascus

A man under a horse… that’s really unusual… here Caravaggio in the Conversion on the Way to Damascus painted one of the most dramatic and intense scenes filled with symbols and an important meaning. And, of course, with his typical insane irreverence.

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss

Even without knowing the subject, we can tell that this is a beautiful romantic moment fixed in an everlasting marble block by the great Antonio Canova

Renaissance vs Baroque Art

Today we are going to learn how to distinguish Renaissance works of art from Baroque. We are going to use three main concepts to understand the differences: emotion, composition and lighting

Gentileschi – Judith Beheading Holofernes

This painting is one of the most gruesome ever and, even in a 17th century pretty open-minded Florence, was considered unusually violent. Even more unusual since the painter was a woman.

Leonardo – Mona Lisa’s secrets

It is the most famous, mysterious and admired painting in the world, but it’s actually so visually simple and plain. It lacks on drama, but, when we are looking at it, it’s like a magnet that creates a mix of feelings and confusion in our brain. So, what does make Mona Lisa so special?

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