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Master of the putti: instructive book explores Albrecht Dürer's obsession with the little cherubs
Survey including 91 illustrations shows how the artist used the winged gods prolifically in his work
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Cultural love-in between Italy and Russia sets ‘soft power’ alarm bells ringing
Growing unease as the special relationship between the two countries gains momentum during the Covid-19 crisis
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The full-colour beauty of the recently restored Catherine de’ Medici tapestries is revealed in this catalogue
Vibrant illustrations are accompanied by essays that discuss the history, making and purpose of the tapestries
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Book on Bellini proves more philosophical than art historical
Scholarly analysis of 15th-century Venetian painter aims to bring his work into the 21st century
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This was the most prolific year for Leonardo scholarship in history—here is a detailed guide to the best books
At least 250 volumes in European languages have been published in 2019, the year that saw the world commemorate 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci's death
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The story of how a Renaissance papal librarian took up residence in New England is uncovered in this book
The authors explain who Tommaso Inghirami was and how the first painting by Raphael came to the US
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Pioneering Renaissance artists Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana are united for Prado show
Exhibition in Madrid will include more than 60 works by the two painters and will “break the idea of small works being clichés of female artists”
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Back to scuola: book series provides accessible introduction to Italian and Northern Renaissance art
The five volumes offer a range of perspectives and chronological breadth for budding scholars of the field
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Leonardo at the Louvre: an exclusive first look at this year's biggest blockbuster
We reveal the research and science behind the monograph exhibition exploring the Renaissance painter's artistic evolution
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As Prado becomes hub for Fra Angelico works, new show builds on museum's exceptional collection
Paintings by Florentine artist at Madrid institution are beautifully and sensitively displayed alongside an impressive range of works in other media
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Giovanni da Rimini's images of religious splendour shine in the National Gallery
A Renaissance masterpiece is unveiled, but its mystery remains unsolved
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From Raphael to Tiepolo: Three centuries of Italian masterpieces come together at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The decadent show includes works from the Budapest Museum of Dine Arts, and is open until 4 August
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A rare homecoming for Leonardo in Milan
“The Lady with the Ermine” arrives in the city as part of its Italian tour
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Accused of being a fascist artist after World War II, famous yet neglected, Mantegna now gets his major show
Nicholas Penny talks to the exhibition organiser David Landau about his all-embracing view of one of the greatest Renaissance artists