Category Archives: Arte

How Much Do You Know About Venice?

Posted on April 8, 2021 by babbityjean

Every day I receive trivia questions in my email.  Here is a recent quiz from Trivia Genius – 10 questions and answers about Venice, La Serenissima. Venice is well-known for its contributions to what artisanal industry? Glassblowing Sculpture Clockmaking Embroidery … Continue reading →

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Greek and Roman Mythology

Posted on March 18, 2021 by babbityjean

Greek mythology is the set of stories about the origin of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the rituals of ancient Greeks.  Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories centered on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, Arte, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, La Lingua, Musica, Roma, Storia | 1 Comment

La Carta e l’arte

Posted on February 25, 2021 by babbityjean

La carta venne usata per la prima volta in Europa nell’XI secolo ma era costosa, di scarsa qualità e difficile da cancellare. Quindi, il disegno non era una forma d’arte durante il Medioevo. Ma nel Rinascimento tutto cambiò. La disponibilità … Continue reading →

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