Florence, called by many the cradle of the Renaissance, is home to many architectural masterpieces that embody the artistic and intellectual glory of that era. Among these treasures, one stands out as ...

Issued in connection with an exhibition held Apr. 28-July 15, 2007 at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Art Institute of Chicago, July 28-Oct. 13, 2007; and the Metropolitan Museum, New York, Oct.

I recently attended a seminary advisory board meeting, where I was asked to discuss my experience conducting psychological evaluations of seminary applicants. After my brief overview, a bishop bluntly ...

We all know the galleries to visit in Florence, but what about where to eat? The first thing you need to do in Florence – before galleries, churches or even coffee – is go to Mercato Centrale. Yes, it ...

4 Extra Debut. In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a jealous rival. Stars John Rowe. Show more "I have kept this up in the air on my own ...

Installation view of the Hall of Architecture at the Carnegie Museum of Art (2007), featuring works by Ecole des Beaux-Arts (cast maker) (photo by Tom Little, all photos courtesy Carnegie Museum of ...

Born in 1386 as Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi and better known as Donatello, the Italian sculptor was one of the earliest artists of the Renaissance. Born in Florence, he studied classical ...

The Bode Museum in Berlin presents a special exhibition exploring the rich history and artistry of the Siena Baptismal Font, focusing on the restoration and display of a unique plaster model of the ...

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Most people know George Lucas as the writer-director of the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as a producer of many films and series that make up the franchise’s extended universe. In recent years, ...

In one unforgettable scene, Stewart recounts an amorous visit to Florence’s famed Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the “Duomo.” In 1961, Stewart, then just 19, wed Andrew Stewart, a ...