Domenico Modugno was one of the greatest italian composers and singer of the 50's, 60's and 70's, he also recorded in spanish and became very popular throughout his lifetime. Modugno’s song Volare, was selected as the Italian entry to the well known Eurovision Song Contest in 1958. This award winning song portrays a man infatuated with his lover flying across the sky. Part of the song lyrics translated means, "I think that a dream like that will never return; I painted my hands and my face blue
Michelangelo’s David is one of the most well-known statues of the Renaissance, and even of all time. It is known to be one of the best example of Renaissance art. It stands tall at 17 feet, and was originally commissioned for a tribune of statues on the Florence Cathedral. Because of the story it depicts, that in which David overcomes a massive giant, it has become a symbol for Florence, representing its independence and how, even with its size, is still a mighty and strong city. The man depicted
The painting An Old Man and his Grandson by Domenico Ghirlandaio An Old Man and his Grandson has a very intimate presence. Looking at the angelic child, I wonder, what is he thinking? Perhaps he’s remembering the beauty of being a child. The innocence and cleanliness. The boy that he once was. Glancing at the Old Man’s face, I first felt that it was fair to say that he has a case of rhinophyma, which is an enlargement of the nose due to the dilation of follicles of the skin, suggesting years of
disinterested in the petty, strict ways of the education system, Michelangelo spent most of his time studying the vast art of Florence, Italy. Due to his promising potential, Michelangelo received an apprenticeship at the young age of 13! With the infamous Domenico Ghirlandaio, an appraised ar... ... middle of paper ... ...y. With over 300 figures, the Sistine Chapel is home of the greatest artwork ever produced. Michelangelo was originally commissioned to paint the Twelve Apostles on the triangular corner
paintings, Abaporu and Portrait of a Lady. The painting are from two different time periods. Abaporu dates from 1928. The name of the artist is Tarsila do Amaral from Brazil. The painting is oil on canvas. Portrait of a Lady dates from 1490 by Domenico Ghirlandaio from Italy. Portrait of a Lady is tempera and oil on panel. The word Abaporu means the man who eats in the Tupi-Garany language. The painting was a birthday gift to a mayor Brazilian writer and critic Osvaldo de Andrade in January
hair, wrinkles around his eyes and deformed nose. I feel that the difference between him and the child is highly relevant to the overall message depicting a long life of decisions compared to a new life just beginning. Works Cited Ghirlandaio, Domenico. Ritratto di nonno con nipote (An Old Man and his Grandson) ca. 1480 Louvre, Paris. Web. 3 Dec 2013. Depagniat, Martine, and Dominique Thiébaut. "Work Old Man with a Young Boy." Old Man with a Young Boy. The Louvre, n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2013. .