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A Piece of Heaven on the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

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Sistine Chapel by the measurements of Solomon’s Temple The Sistine Chapel was designed by Baccio Pontelli for Pope Sixtus IV, after whom it was named, and was built between 1473 and 1484 under the supervision of Giovannino de Dolci. After its construction, the chapel was decorated with frescoes by some of the most famous artists … Read more

Botticelli – the philosopher of love

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Today we admire the exquisite paintings of Botticelli, filled with symbolism, but we forget that he belonged to the vibrant intellectual circle of Renaissance Florence. Born in Florence in 1444/1445, Alessandro (Sandro) Filippi, known as Sandro Botticelli, initially learned the craft of goldsmithing, and later became drawn to painting during his adolescence. He first joined … Read more