Comments for Art of Loving Italy

Comment on Macchiaioli vs. Impressionists: Why did one 19th Century art movement become famous… and the other not so much!? by Mairi Wyatt

Mairi Wyatt — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:45:32 +0000

I’m really interested in this subject. I studied art history and regularly take people round Kelvingrove art gallery and museum in Glasgow. I suddenly thought: the Italians produced some of the best art of the renaissance. What happened after that. Did they not have impressionist painters? Thank you for this most interesting article and an answer to my question.

Comment on Macchiaioli vs. Impressionists: Why did one 19th Century art movement become famous… and the other not so much!? by Alanna

Alanna — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:33:28 +0000

Stumbled upon this article while researching Italian impressionism. What a great article and thesis! Thank you for breaking down the history and science of how paint tube technology changed the game for Impressionists and and how fascism and the war affected reception of the Macchiaioli, I found it truly helpful and fascinating!

Comment on Is David naked… or is he nude? That is the question! by danny

danny — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:09:11 +0000

i live in Florida but i love Michelangelo’s work i love all kinds of art like the scream, mona lisa, starry night i am not like the other Floridians and i read a lot about this topic and my opinion the statue is perfectly fine it just some people have to complain about something and try to change the world and they picked Michelangelo’s david statute but i hope the statue will remain like it is i do agree that some people need to grow up it art

Comment on Botticelli’s Birth of Venus: the ultimate ideal of feminine beauty & where the artist got his inspiration by Janet Bleicken

Janet Bleicken — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:52:51 +0000

I am on the web this afternoon searching for the origin of the Venus (half shell) image used by Simone Mosca in the wilderness garden at Bomarzo. I am assembling a program for my painting show of the Bomarzo garden and the life of Pier Francisco Orsini. And, I discovered your site and video. I have subscribed and would be thrilled if you knew if Botticilli originated the half shell for the “Birth of Venus”. Janet

Comment on Florence’s treasure trove of art saved by last living Medici – Anna Maria by Lonielle

Lonielle — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:09:49 +0000

Thank you Melissa! I hadn’t ever heard about this. What a wonderful story!

Comment on Playlist of Italian songs that inspired me as I wrote my novels by Melissa Muldoon

Melissa Muldoon — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:35:40 +0000

In reply to Rob Billingsley. Ciao Rob! That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing. In my first novel, my Sophia sings a lot of Mina and Patty Pravo songs too. Best of luck with your writing! I'm intrigued by your story. A presto! Melissa

Comment on Playlist of Italian songs that inspired me as I wrote my novels by Rob Billingsley

Rob Billingsley — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:49:05 +0000

I am writing a story about 2 people in love in Italy. I listened to and wrote into the story lyrics from songs that capture the character of a moment. Sofia is very fond of the singing, torch songs, by Mina. A pivotal spark in the story happens when she hears “Se Telefonado”.

Comment on Macchiaioli vs. Impressionists: Why did one 19th Century art movement become famous… and the other not so much!? by Melissa Muldoon

Melissa Muldoon — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:27:36 +0000

Ciao Don! Che piacere sentirti! It is a pleasure to hear from you and read your message. I am familiar with Chevreul's color theory. Thanks for mentioning it! It's also wonderful to learn that you are not only passionate about art but also the Italian language. I also write the Studentessa Matta blog in Italian and English to promote Italian language and culture. When I'm not in Italy, which is a great part of the year, I'm in Austin, Texas — a place that is arty, full of music and good food and an acceptable substitute per "il bel paese." LOL

Comment on Macchiaioli vs. Impressionists: Why did one 19th Century art movement become famous… and the other not so much!? by Don Bell

Don Bell — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:54:24 +0000

I loved the premise of your excellente article, mi piace moltissimo 🙂 Why did one art movement become famous and the other not so much ? And, I loved how you structured the comparison between the two movements and the cardinal point of how ‘tubes of color’ provided more freedom for French Impressionists to paint longer ‘en plein aire’. A close Italian friend from Alexandria (Piemonte) exposed me to the Italian Verismo movement in literature and poetry, but with further research I discovered it pertained to opera and painting as well. And, the Verismo style of painting was most characterized by the Macchioli group. I wonder if you’ve come across Chevreul’s most famous contribution to color theory via the “law of simultaneous contrast,” which takes account of how our perception of color changes relative to adjacent colors, as cited in this lengthier article on color theory https://smarthistory.org/neo-impressionist-color-theory/. Sto studiando ‘La Bella Lingua’ da dieci anni cosi guadero’ il tuo corsi d’italiano sotto “Italian With Melissa”. I live in Denver, and was curious what part of the world you call home. Cordiali Saluti

Comment on Eleonora de’ Medici & Her Fabulous Golden Gown by Barbara Leckey

Barbara Leckey — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:01:03 +0000

I am reading “The Marriage Portrait “ byMaggie O’Farrell., The book is about Lucrezia the daughter of Eleanora written in2022- a very good read.