The glory of Italy’s Renaissance period is visible in every nook and corner of its cities. These spectacular arts have stood the test of time and are still a treat to the eyes and the intellect. . Italy is a cultural hub is known for its Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo DaVinci, Dante, and others who based their work on humanist ideologies. Their works can be found in museums and public squares in and around the city.
Michelangelo:
Considered to be one of the greatest of Italian renaissance artists, Michelangelo was not just a painter, but also a sculptor and a poet. He immortalized David, the Biblical hero, by carving his beautiful sculpture from Carrara marble. Visitors can see the original sculpture in the Accademia Gallery, in Florence and a replica in Piazza della Signoria. You can also catch a glimpse of the world famous Pieta sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica. The sculpture is carved out of marble and it beautifully depicts human emotions. The Pieta is also the only creation that bears the master craftsman’s signature. While in Rome, make a visit to the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the wonders of Michelangelo’s fresco paintings depicted on the ceiling, the creation of Adam being the centre-piece.
Leonardo Da Vinci:
Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath and like his contemporaries he too was a man of many talents. The man who became famous for his painting Mona Lisa and the Last Supper was not just a painter, but a sculptor, architect, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, and cartographer too. The Last Supper made even more popular by Dan Browns’ Da Vinci Code can be seen in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Mona Lisa, Da Vinci’s portrait of the mysterious smiling women is on display for the general public at the ever popular Lourve Museum.
Raphael:
Travel through the Italian city of Urbino and be inspired by the childhood of the great Italian painter Raphael. Some of his famous works are Coronation of the Virgin and The Annunciation both at display in the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy. Apart from his mind blowing fresco of prophet Isaiah located in Basilica di Sant’Agostino, in Rome, you can also treat your eyes to the visual mastery of this man by taking a visit to the Chigi Chapel.
If you are a hardcore fan of these wonderful artists, then visit to Italy is a must. To get useful Italy travel tips and exciting tour packages, visit PerilloTours.com.
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