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Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter, a fresco by Perugino

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 10/17/2011 - 08:22

John Bensalhia recalls the era of the High Renaissance and looks at the work and influence of some of the great artists of that period... The Renaissance: A…

Florence to Debate Restoration According to Michelangelo Design

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 07/27/2011 - 03:43

The citizens of Florence have been given the power to decide if the Church of San Lorenzo should be restored according to plans designed by Michelangelo in…

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Man Recreates Sistine Chapel in His Home

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/16/2011 - 08:46

Retired designer Robert Burns has never seen the Sistine Chapel in Rome, but he sleeps under the Renaissance masterpiece every night. For the last eight years…

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Vatican Insists: David Must Wear Fig Leaf

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 04/01/2011 - 04:40

The Vatican has started a firestorm in the art world by issuing a statement condemning the symbolic “depravity and nudity celebrated by the morally corrupt”.…

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David in Danger Due to Delicate Ankles

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 03/04/2011 - 04:12

Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, the statue of David, could be at risk of collapse due to a new modern convenience. A high-speed tunnel is scheduled to be…

George Clooney Gets a Michelangelo Makeover

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 03/02/2011 - 07:30

A group of American artists has cast George Clooney as ‘God’s gift to women’ in a new mural. Hoping to capture the actor’s attention, Studio Vertu finished a…

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Michelangelo Takes a Trip Around the World

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 01/20/2011 - 04:16

The original "Madonna della Scala"Art lovers around the globe will soon have the chance to see works by one of Italy’s most celebrated masters. A new…