Category Archives: English

The Renaissance

Posted on May 7, 2015 by babbityjean

This post is the first in a (non-consecutive) series on art inspired by an exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) and by my Italian teacher and SBMA docent, Gabriella Schooley.  Entitled “Botticelli, Titian, and Beyond: Masterpieces of … Continue reading →

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Sulmona

Posted on May 1, 2015 by babbityjean

A friend from Santa Barbara, Marilyn Acquistapace, has been in Sulmona, Italy, this year for a month and also spent much time there last year.  She loves this city in Abruzzo and has written many e-mails to me singing its … Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Bridges in Italy (part 1 of 3)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by babbityjean

Ponte di Fermignano (Marche)           Ponte di Echallod-Arnad (Valle d’Aosta)           Ponte del diavolo (Friuli Venezia Giulia)           Ponte di Dolceacqua (Liguria)           Ponte … Continue reading →

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