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| The Medici, Michelangelo, and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence Through Feb 2, 2003 Art Insitute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. Links: Art Institute preview Very good in-depth preview of the show by the art institute Covers many different themes in the show All in the (Medici) family By Alan G. Artner, metromix review "In short, no other exhibition of this kind that came to Chicago was as consistently beautiful and thoughtful." Rare Michelangelo Drawing Discovered In-depth story about the history behind this drawing in the exhibit "a distinctive style and use of idiosyncratic terminology that pointed to one artist in particular -- Michelangelo" (I wonder how the terminology is idiosyncratic.) Michelangelo treasures part of new exhibit brief review by F.N. D'ALESSIO Associated Press "Apollo/David...dramatic pose and subtle physical distortions provide a good blueprint for the aims of Mannerism." If you have any more links, please send them to: matt@spudart.org |
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