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Enrico Prampolini was an Italian futurist painter and sculptor.
Enrico Prampolini published his manifesto Scenografia e coreografia futurista (Futuristic scenography and choreography) in 1915; in the same year he began working as a theatre artist and theatre costume designer.
In 1925 Enrico Prampolini was awarded an honorary diploma at the World Exhibition in Paris, the second most important award in the class of theatrical art.
When Mussolini came to power in Italy, Enrico Prampolini, like many other futurist artists, supported the new regime. In 1932 he, together with Gerardo Dottori and Mario Sironi, leads and implements in a futuristic style the decoration of the grandiose "Exhibition of the Fascist Revolution" (Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista) in Rome.
Giovanni (Gio) Ponti was an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, artist, teacher, writer and publisher.
Tano Festa was an Italian painter, graphic artist and photographer.
Enrico Prampolini was an Italian futurist painter and sculptor.
Enrico Prampolini published his manifesto Scenografia e coreografia futurista (Futuristic scenography and choreography) in 1915; in the same year he began working as a theatre artist and theatre costume designer.
In 1925 Enrico Prampolini was awarded an honorary diploma at the World Exhibition in Paris, the second most important award in the class of theatrical art.
When Mussolini came to power in Italy, Enrico Prampolini, like many other futurist artists, supported the new regime. In 1932 he, together with Gerardo Dottori and Mario Sironi, leads and implements in a futuristic style the decoration of the grandiose "Exhibition of the Fascist Revolution" (Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista) in Rome.
William Shakespeare was a British poet and playwright and writer.
William's father, John Shakespeare, was a merchant and official in Stratford. There are reports that he was a sailor for a time before joining a theater company in London. Beginning in the 1590s, Shakespeare began writing plays, and in 1593 he published a poem, Venus and Adonis, which became popular. He dedicated it to the Duke of Southampton, who was a philanthropist and patron of talent, and soon his business was booming.
From 1592 to 1600 Shakespeare wrote his dramas and romantic comedies "Richard III", "The Taming of the Shrew", "Romeo and Juliet", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Merchant of Venice", as well as the comedies "Much Ado About Nothing", "Twelfth Night" and the tragedy "Julius Caesar". The playwright's business was so successful that he even bought a large house in Stratford. In 1599, Shakespeare became one of the owners, playwright and actor of the new theater "Globe". In 1603 King James took Shakespeare's troupe under his direct patronage. In the mature period, the great playwright turned to tragedies, there were "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", "Macbeth" and others.
Although in the 19th century researchers had some doubts about the authorship of many of these works, William Shakespeare is considered the greatest English playwright, one of the best playwrights in the world. His plays have been translated into all major languages and to this day form the basis of the world theatrical repertoire, most of them have been screened many times. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Shakespeare remains the world's best-selling playwright, and his plays and poems have sold more than 4 billion copies in the nearly 400 years since his death.
Francesco Ruschi was an Italian Baroque painter.
Ruschi is known for his numerous altarpiece of religious subjects, which he painted for Venetian and other Italian churches.
Gentile da Fabriano was an Italian painter known for his participation in the International Gothic painter style. He worked in various places in central Italy, mostly in Tuscany. His best-known works are his Adoration of the Magi from the Strozzi Altarpiece (1423), and the Flight into Egypt. Following a visit to Florence in the 1419, he came in contact with humanism, which influenced his work throughout the rest of his career. He became highly influential for other painters in Florence, especially because of his use of detail based on the observations he made of the natural world.
Antonio Calderara is a famous Italian abstractionist painter.
Mariotto Albertinelli, an Italian painter born in 1474, was a prominent figure in the High Renaissance, celebrated for his contribution to the Florentine school of painting. Albertinelli's work is distinguished by its adherence to the principles of the Renaissance, characterized by a profound appreciation for classical beauty, balanced compositions, and a deep engagement with religious themes.
Known for his collaboration with Fra Bartolommeo, Albertinelli's artistry was marked by a harmonious blend of spirituality and naturalism. His paintings are revered for their delicate handling of religious subjects, brought to life with vivid realism and emotional depth. This unique approach made him a pivotal figure in the evolution of Renaissance art, bridging the gap between the divine and the human.
Among his renowned works, the "Visitation of the Virgin Mary" stands out as a masterpiece, showcasing his skillful use of color and perspective to enhance the narrative. Albertinelli's contributions can be found in several prestigious museums and collections around the world, offering a testament to his enduring legacy.
For collectors and connoisseurs of art and antiques, Mariotto Albertinelli represents the quintessence of Renaissance artistry. His works not only capture the aesthetic ideals of his time but also reflect the cultural and spiritual aspirations of the era.
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Ennio Morlotti is an Italian abstractionist painter.
Morlotti studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. In 1947 he was one of the founders of the post-war New Front for Art (Fronte Nuovo delle Arti) movement.