Italian Art for Travelers
Your passport to culture, history, and art

Renaissance hair served dual functions. Hair beautified the individual and indicated well-being and character. The length and style of hair

They were ruthless mercenaries. They excelled at military sieges, geo-political maneuvering, and image management. Their artistic legacy

With over 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites, is it any surprise Italy’s art has been looted and still is? A statue illicitly taken from Italy w

A krater, an amphora, and a marble sculpture tell the story of the illegal art trade in Italy. The Italian art squad nabbed the culprits an

Caravaggio’s life was as dramatic as his art. He was equally known in Rome as an artistic innovator and trouble maker. Until recently, his d