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There are many reasons why one would chose to travel to Italy. It is a country that features a wide variety of the kind of things travelers most seek. There are world famous historical sites around almost every corner, and breathtaking photo ops are everywhere. It is famous for its foods and its wines are also among the world’s best. Yet of all of the reasons that might make Italy a prime vacation or travel site none is quite equal to the lure of Italy’s art.

Although the ancient period produced much in the way of art, it was in the Renaissance, that period of rebirth when Europe moved from the dark ages to enlightenment, that Italian art flourished. It was the time of Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci. Italian artists produced some of the most famous and best known art of all time, and the majority of it is still there, in the galleries and museums and the Cathedrals.

Italy is a very religious country even today, and it is not surprising that religious themes were at the center of Renaissance art. Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, as well as sculpting his famous Pieta, and DaVinci painted the Last Supper that has had a rebirth of popularity in modern fiction. Another Italian artist of the time was famous for his Madonnas, and Michelangelo and Donatelli produced famous impressions of David. All of these great works can still be seen in Italy.




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