Category Archives: Foto

The Gourmet Musician

Posted on March 15, 2018 by babbityjean

As Opera Santa Barbara presents “The Barber of Seville” on the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death, it is a fitting time to reflect on the life of Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868), a popular composer of many operas and … Continue reading →

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I dipinti di Leonardo: Cosa c’è in un prezzo?

Posted on March 8, 2018 by babbityjean

Ci sono circa 20 dipinti di Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) che si crede esistano oggi.  Non è possibile saperne il numero esatto perché c’è più o meno un flusso costante di attribuzioni contestate ed attribuzioni recenti dovute al lavoro accademico … Continue reading →

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Leonardo’s Paintings:  What’s in a Price?

Posted on March 8, 2018 by babbityjean

There are about 20 paintings by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) believed to exist today.  A precise number is impossible because there is a more or less constant stream of disputed attributions and recent attributions due to scholarship and technological advances … Continue reading →

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