Category Archives: Arte

The Elegance of Food

Posted on August 12, 2016 by babbityjean

Carol Del Cielo is our guest blogger this week.  On May 19, she reported here on Virtual Graffiti, about how Florence is fighting the vandalism of its monuments with an innovative tool—the tablet computer.  This time she reports on an … Continue reading →

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Il mistero di Stradivari (o Stradivarius)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by babbityjean

Antonio Stradivari (in latino, Antonius Stradivarius) fu un liutaio italiano, un costruttore di strumenti a corde di straordinaria fattura come violini, viole, violoncelli, chitarre, e arpe.  Il nome “Stradivari” o “Stradivarius” connota l’eccellenza nella liuteria, anche se altri liutai della … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Stradivari (or Stradavarius)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by babbityjean

Antonio Stradavari (in latin, Antonius Stradivarius) was an Italian luthier — a maker of extraordinary stringed instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, guitars, and harps.  Even if you’re not a musical expert, the name “Stradavarius” connotes excellence in instrument making … Continue reading →

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