Category Archives: Arte

Michelangelo, il Papa, e la Cappella Sistina

Posted on May 17, 2018 by babbityjean

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni e Papa Giulio II hanno avuto, a volte, una relazione difficile.  Si piacevano e si rispettavano a vicenda, ma ognuno aveva una personalità difficile di per sé.  Michelangelo era permaloso, irritabile e pronto all’ira; il … Continue reading →

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Michelangelo, the Pope, and the Sistine Chapel

Posted on May 17, 2018 by babbityjean

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni and Pope Julius II had, at times, a testy relationship. They respected and liked each other, but each was a difficult personality in his own right.  Michelangelo was touchy, irritable, and quick to anger; the Pope … Continue reading →

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From the Palette … to the Table

Posted on May 10, 2018 by babbityjean

Rice is an ingredient seen in cuisines throughout the world, but risotto is a preparation specifically Italian, although it too has spread throughout the world.  While Italians are quite proud of their extensive cuisine, one of their most famous dishes … Continue reading →

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