Category Archives: Italian

History of Classical Ballet

Posted on October 27, 2021 by beaugrand

History of Classical Ballet.Ballet is a formalized kind of performance dance, which originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France, England, and Russia as a concert dance form and was brought … Continue reading →

The most popular cheese in the United States

Posted on April 4, 2021 by beaugrand

Did you know the most popular cheese in the United States is mozzarella (top) for decades, cheddar cheese topped the list of most popular cheese in USA. But in the 1960’s, as Italian cuisine like pizza gained popularity, mozzarella began … Continue reading →

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The Italian Flag

Posted on October 11, 2020 by beaugrand

The Italian Flag The tricolor was an inspiration taken from France, which at the time had control over the areas occupied by Napoleon’s army in northern Italy. The first version of the flag was created in 1797 by the Cispadane … Continue reading →

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Tommaso Inghirami

Posted on October 1, 2020 by beaugrand

The painting, Tommaso Inghirami, 1470-1516 age 46 which I have as a framed prints in my home of both The Vision of a Knight, also called The Dream of Scipio or Allegory, is a small egg tempera painting on poplar … Continue reading →

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Raffaello Sanzio

Posted on October 1, 2020 by beaugrand

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino known as Raphael (B) 1483, Urbino, Italy (D) 1520, Rome, Italy age 37 of a feverand was buried in the Pantheon. Raphael’s funeral was extremely grand, attended by large crowds. He was an Italian painter and … Continue reading →

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How Did the ‘Mona Lisa’ End up in France?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by beaugrand

How Did the ‘Mona Lisa’ End up in France? This article was originally published in The Italian TribuneThe Mona Lisa is quite possibly the most well-known piece of painted artwork in the entire world. It was painted by the Leonardo … Continue reading →

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The Louvre

Posted on April 15, 2020 by beaugrand

The LouvreArchitects: I. M. Pei, Pierre Lescot, Louis Le Vau, Claude PerraultLouis XIV ruled France for 72 years, and in that time transformed Versailles by encompassing Louis XIII’s chateau with a palace that contained north and south wings, as well … Continue reading →

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Musee d’Orsay

Posted on April 15, 2020 by beaugrand

Musee d’Orsay The site was occupied by the Palais d’Orsay intended for the Council of State. It was begun in 1810 but not completed until 1840, when its ground floor was occupied by the Council. After the fall of the … Continue reading →

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The Palace of Fontainebleau or Château de Fontainebleau

Posted on April 14, 2020 by beaugrand

The Palace of Fontainebleau or Château de Fontainebleau, During the late French Renaissance, the decoration of the Palace of Fontainebleau engaged some of the finest artists and craftsmen from Italy and France, including The style of painting and decoration they … Continue reading →

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Dante Alighieri-Beatrice Portinari

Posted on April 2, 2020 by beaugrand

Dante Alighieri-Beatrice Portinari Beatrice “Bice” di Folco Portinari 1265-1290 age 25 She was an Italian woman who has been commonly identified as the principal inspiration for Dante Alighieri’s Vita Nuova, and is also commonly identified with the Beatrice who appears … Continue reading →