Murder in the Renaissance: A Florentine Investigation
In 1557 Florence, painter Jacopo da Pontormo is found murdered, prompting an investigation by Giorgio Vasari that uncovers secret meetings of unionizing assistants, a missing pornographic painting, international intrigues, and artistic rivalries, all against the backdrop of the Medici court.
Murder in the Renaissance: A Florentine Investigation
In 1557 Florence, painter Jacopo da Pontormo is found murdered, prompting an investigation by Giorgio Vasari that uncovers secret meetings of unionizing assistants, a missing pornographic painting, international intrigues, and artistic rivalries, all against the backdrop of the Medici court.
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36% Bias Score
Porcia's Urn Riddle: Truth, Deception, and Artistic Attribution
Porcia's latest riddle presents three urns (gold, silver, lead), each inscribed with a statement about the portrait's location and the urn's maker (Cellini or Bellini). Cellini's inscriptions are always true, while Bellini's are always false. The challenge is to find the portrait and determine each ...
Porcia's Urn Riddle: Truth, Deception, and Artistic Attribution
Porcia's latest riddle presents three urns (gold, silver, lead), each inscribed with a statement about the portrait's location and the urn's maker (Cellini or Bellini). Cellini's inscriptions are always true, while Bellini's are always false. The challenge is to find the portrait and determine each ...
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4% Bias Score
Rare Machiavelli's "The Prince" Heads to Auction
A rare first edition of Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince" is up for auction at Sotheby's, expected to fetch a high price.
Rare Machiavelli's "The Prince" Heads to Auction
A rare first edition of Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince" is up for auction at Sotheby's, expected to fetch a high price.
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The Vasari Corridor: From Secret Passage to Public Museum"
Cosimo I de' Medici commissioned Giorgio Vasari to build the secret Vasari Corridor, connecting the Palazzo Pitti to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence in 1565, to ensure the safe and swift passage of the Medici family through the city, an act that involved demolishing houses and altering the Ponte Vec...
The Vasari Corridor: From Secret Passage to Public Museum"
Cosimo I de' Medici commissioned Giorgio Vasari to build the secret Vasari Corridor, connecting the Palazzo Pitti to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence in 1565, to ensure the safe and swift passage of the Medici family through the city, an act that involved demolishing houses and altering the Ponte Vec...
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44% Bias Score
Diverse Art Exhibitions in London and Edinburgh
London and Edinburgh currently host multiple art exhibitions, including "Silk Roads" at the British Museum, "Pirates" at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, "Drawing the Italian Renaissance" at the King's Gallery, Francis Bacon's works at the National Portrait Gallery, and a Turner exhibition at ...
Diverse Art Exhibitions in London and Edinburgh
London and Edinburgh currently host multiple art exhibitions, including "Silk Roads" at the British Museum, "Pirates" at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, "Drawing the Italian Renaissance" at the King's Gallery, Francis Bacon's works at the National Portrait Gallery, and a Turner exhibition at ...
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48% Bias Score
Ercole Tasso: Renaissance Man
A study day will explore the life and works of Ercole Tasso, a Renaissance figure notable for his political career, literary pursuits, and philanthropic activities.
Ercole Tasso: Renaissance Man
A study day will explore the life and works of Ercole Tasso, a Renaissance figure notable for his political career, literary pursuits, and philanthropic activities.
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