ART HISTORY  &  HISTORY THROUGH ART

Hi! Welcome to this page, where you'll be given the opportunity to practise and put to the test and improve your knowledge of English together with your knowledge of  ART and HISTORY (through art ...)

... and have fun with both! ... 

... let's start with "Mona Lisa's Smile" ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitbJszd1kM                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yekLJeXFJt4

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The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo 

The Lost Secrets of the Old Masters: camera obscura

Don't miss the chance of viewing these extraordinary videos on illusion in art !

TNational Gallery of Art - The Empire of the Eye

1/7. INTRODUCTION - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8_GWkDqy24&feature=related

2/7. FLORENCE: Masaccio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ-QYRejmkY&feature=related

3/7. MILAN: Bramante - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO5-2vSmU60&feature=related

4/7. ROME: Andrea Pozzo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB2pK8al8tY&feature=related

5/7. ROME: Borromini - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa7GzOpZ9Vk&feature=related

6/7. ROME: anonymous - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7qtI7B4cm4&feature=related

7/7. VICENZA: Palladio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gI0MNgJ1l0&feature=related