Tag: Art

Murano Glass Blowing | 700 Years of Glass Making Venice

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If you have ever visited or simply searched Venice online, you’ve probably seen the famous Venetian glass masterpieces that fill storefronts, vendors’ carts, and decorate various homes and hotels. Interest in Murano glass blowing has been revived via splashy social media pictures and most likely due renewed interest worldwide artisan… Read More

What is so special about The Pieta?

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The Pieta by Michelangelo, nestled within the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, is an extraordinary masterpiece that will captivate your senses with its impeccable craftsmanship, profound emotional depth, and intriguing symbolism. Michelangelo’s Bold Break from Tradition During the Renaissance era, it was customary for artists to depict the Virgin Mary… Read More

10 cool facts about the Louvre

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The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and home to one of the most impressive art collections in history. In fact, it contains over 380,000 objects and displays roughly 35,000 works of art! If this unfathomable statistic alone hasn’t convinced you to visit the Louvre, the following fun facts will. … Read More