Little is known about the life of Cenni di Pepo, better known as Cimabue. Likely born around 1240 in Florence, and passing away in 1302, this pioneering artist transformed the pictorial conventions of his era. Having studied under Coppo di Marcovaldo, then considered the finest painter of his generation, Cimabue soon eclipsed his master to […]
Read moreIssue 415 of Minuti Art Edition, the cultural magazine published by Fondazione Menarini, brings to life one of history’s most captivating and enigmatic figures: Cleopatra VII. As the final ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, she was at the center of political machinations, strategic partnerships, and tales that have transcended time. Yet Cleopatra represents far more than just […]
Read moreFor over half a century, the Menarini Art Volumes have served as a bridge between Italy’s artistic heritage and the wider public—a tradition that since 1956 has brought the masterpieces of great Masters into Italian homes, sparking a love for art even in those who never imagined they could feel it. “Continuing the tradition of […]
Read moreIssue 413 of Minuti Art Edition, the magazine curated by Fondazione Menarini, takes us on a journey to discover Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, better known as Guercino: one of the most captivating figures of 17th-century Italian painting. An artist who masterfully combined inspiration and discipline, art and business, achieving a balance that still impresses today for […]
Read more“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say,” wrote Italo Calvino—words that not only define a literary classic but can easily be applied to any work of art that has endured the test of time. Thanks to the publications by Minuti Arte Edition, the great artistic movements and […]
Read moreArt historian Claudio Sagliocco introduces us to a masterpiece by Filippino Lippi in a new Menarini – Pills of Art video: Adoration of the Magi. Created in 1496 and currently displayed in Florence’s prestigious Uffizi Gallery, this painting exemplifies the Florentine Renaissance at its finest, seamlessly blending technical brilliance with profound symbolism and emotional storytelling. […]
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