Art
When we were at the Louvre, I almost skipped going to the room with the Mona Lisa. I had read about how small the painting is and god knows we have seen reproductions aplenty. But at the last minute, I dashed up the stairs and into the room, while Ken waited outside. I’m so glad [...]
Destination: Rome, Italy Book: The Last Judgment: Michelangelo and the Death of the Renaissance by James A. Connor (NEW Paperback Edition August, 2010 from Palgrave MacMillan) Like Michelangelo and The Pope’s Ceiling by Ross King, this book concentrates on one major work of the maestro. Unlike King’s book, The Last Judgment by James A. (Jim) [...]
Great American Road Trip Destination: Buffalo, New York Book: City on the Edge by Mark Goldman My great aunt Maude Bartlett lived in Buffalo with her husband, dearCarlos. She always referred to him as though his name had three syllables. I never visited Aunt Maude in Buffalo, and Carlos died before I was born.
Art, artists and art museums inspire travel. 10 Most popular art reproductions.
I am in San Antonio this week and I am sharing some of my past visits to that city. Yesterday I showed you photographs of the River Walk and of some delicious San Antonio food. Today I feature the missions and the art of San Antonio.
Note: Kathy of Dream of Italy® has listed her favorite ten books for Italy. Don’t miss her suggestions. Destination: Italy Book: Art for Travellers Italy, The Essential Guide to Viewing Italian Renaissance Art by Ann Morrow and John Power, with Illustrations by Matt Morrow and Erin Round Another lovely book by Interlink Publishing, Art for [...]
