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Renaissance “School of Athens”

Posted on June 2, 2021 by victoriaruss

Analyzing Art. Many art historians consider the School of Athens to be Raphael’s masterpiece. It is considered one of the best examples of High Renaissance art. In 1508 Pope Julius II commissioned Raphael to paint a series of frescoes in … Continue reading →

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Mona Lisa

Posted on November 10, 2014 by victoriaruss

1. How would you describe the young woman in the painting? 2. what geometric shape does the figure of Mona Lisa suggest? 3. Describe the background of the painting. 4. Why do you think this painting is described as “mysterious”? … Continue reading →

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Tour of Sistine Chapel

Posted on November 4, 2014 by victoriaruss

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

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St. Peter’s Basilica

Posted on January 2, 2014 by victoriaruss

  St. Peter’s Basilica (History Channel) http://www.history.com/topics/italian-renaissance/videos#st-peters-basilica

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