by | Dec 29, 2010 | Glossary
The palmo was the standard unit of measurment in Rome, equivelent to 29.18 centimeters
by | Dec 29, 2010 | Glossary
Literally, half relief. A relief in which the figures stand out but are not detached from the background.-from The Life of Michelangelo, Alice Sedgwick
by | Dec 28, 2010 | Glossary
Settignano is a picturesque ranged town is northeast of Florence, Italy, with spectacular views. Roman remains are to be found in the borgo which claims connections to Septimus Severus—in whose honor a statue was erected in the oldest square in the 16th century....
by | Dec 28, 2010 | Glossary
The chief governing body of Florence from the thirteenth century until the establishment of Medici rule in 1530, empowered with initiating legislation, the conduct of foreign affairs, and the right to issue proclamations. It comprised the gonfaloniere and two priors...
by | Dec 28, 2010 | Glossary
Caprese is a village and commune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. It is the birthplace of the renowned Renaissance artist Michelangelo. The village is roughly 100 km east of Florence.-wikipedia
by | Nov 9, 2010 | Glossary
Podesta – Name given to high officials in Italian Cities; Chief Magistrate of a city – state. Also local administrator. the representative of the (Holy Roman) Emperor – Wikipedia.
