Albrecht Dürer transformed art through his engravings, which he mass printed, spreading his name across Europe.
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Art fraud was a common occurrence in the Italian Renaissance. Even a young Michelangelo took part in such a scheme, long before he became known as one of the greatest artists of all time.
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is one of the most iconic artworks in Western history. But from the moment the paint dried, the masterpiece began to deteriorate. leading to a five-century effort at restoration.
As Italy turned into a battleground between foreign powers, Rome suddenly found itself in the crosshairs of a marauding horde.
The Sistine Chapel restoration brought new beauty and wonder to a Renaissance classic. It also brought a chorus of howling critics.
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