A brief article with photographs in La Repubblica reports the excavation of an important Roman house from the first Century in Assisi. The domus is located under Palazzo Giampe’ in the city center. At this time the porticoed garden is visible as are five rooms. The mosaic floors and the frescoed walls of the rooms are notable for their sophistication and are extremely well-preserved.
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Milan’s Palazzo Reale is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the 16th Century painter Arcimboldo. This article from Corriere della Sera discusses the bizarre portraits – heads made of animals, fruit and vegetables – that were characteristic of the Milanese painter. The article notes that the viewer is both attracted and repulsed by these caricatures that are reminiscent of Leonardo’s grotteschi. The show highlights Arcimboldo’s historical role and also his talent and boldness.
Starting January 28th Bologna is hosting a modern art fair. This article from La Repubblica describes the various installations that are set up in the center of the city. Organizers are encouraging visitors who come to view the contemporary pieces to also visit the historic sites that are hosting them. The new is thus linked to the old and it’s an occasion for collectors and appreciators of modern art to learn about the old city of Bologna.
According to this article in La Repubblica a Japanese company will sponsor the restoration and cleaning of Rome’s Piramide Cestia. The structure will be repaired and reinforced and a new entrance for visitors will be set up. This follows the news that the Tods company will be paying for the costly restoration of the Colosseum. The article notes that given the precarious state of many monuments and the lack of government funding to maintain them, many more such sponsors will be needed in the coming months and years.
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