Tag Archives: Giorgio Vassari

HAIL MARYS AT THE SUPERNATURAL

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Dave

Giotto turned the art of painting from Greek or Byzantine into latin and rendered it modern. Duccio brought the Byzantine style to a fresh late flowering, that stopped short of complete transition. Giotto’s achievement gave painting the direction it was … Continue reading →

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PRIMAVERA AND THE HERMETIC OCTAVE

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Dave

Interpreting the mythology of a work of art may fall under the domain of the  art sleuth, and an intrepid one at that.Take for example Sandro Botticelli’s masterpiece, ”Primavera”. Those who are willing to settle for a poetical tableau and … Continue reading →

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