Renaissance

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Here Are 42 Sinister Facts About The Medici Dynasty

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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.

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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.

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As Italy turned into a battleground between foreign powers, Rome suddenly found itself in the crosshairs of a marauding horde.

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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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Michelangelo Facts: He's one of the greatest artists of all time, but few people know about this renaissance man's dark history.



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