art history

March 26, 2017
Eastern Roman Emperor Maurice proclaimed his son, Theodosius, co-emperor on 26 March 590.

March 24, 2017
Guercino Left Ghastly After Theft The recovery of a stolen Guercino altarpiece this past February was a major moment, yet news sources are now reporting that the extent of damage to the canvas thanks to this theft might be irreparable.

March 17, 2017
IAS-Sponsored Session Proposals For SCSC 2017 Due

IAS-SPONSORED SESSION PROPOSALS FOR SCSC 2017 IN MILWAUKEE DUE TODAY (17 MARCH) Each year, the Italian Art Society (IAS) seeks session proposals that address any issue relevant to Italian art and architecture during the long sixteenth century.

March 12, 2017
Painter, collagist, and designer Alberto Burri was born 12 March 1915 in Città di Castello, Umbria.

March 10, 2017
On 10 March 1453, Italian painter Neri di Bicci began a diary, or ricordanza , in which he noted all the daily activities associated with his workshop through 24 April 1475.

March 9, 2017
Painter Pomponio Amalteo died on 9 March 1588 at San Vito il Tagliamento in Friuli.

March 5, 2017
Poet, translator, painter, novelist, actor, and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini was born 5 March 1922 in Bologna.

March 2, 2017
Sculptor Niccolò dell’ Arca died on 2 March 1494 in Bologna.

February 27, 2017
Sculptor, painter, draughtsman and printmaker Marino Marini was born on 27 February in 1901 in Pistoia.

February 20, 2017
Artist, dealer, collector, and critic Conte Anton Maria “Girolamo” Zanetti was born on 20 February 1680 in Venice.