Gerriann BrowerJan 239 minRenaissance HairRenaissance hair served dual functions. Hair beautified the individual and indicated well-being and character. The length and style of hair
Gerriann BrowerDec 19, 202310 minTwo Michelangelo Masterpieces: Pieta and DavidMichelangelo’s fame was well founded after completing two early masterpieces, the Pietà and the David. Both speak to his creative genius.
Gerriann BrowerSep 11, 20234 minThe Last Masterpiece: A Book ReviewThe author presents readers with parallel stories of two young women from different countries, each playing a role in Nazi looted art.
Gerriann BrowerApr 22, 202317 minMichelangelo and Titian: EndingsMichelangelo and Titian, the two sixteenth century powerhouse competitive artists, decided to create their own memorial as the end of their
Gerriann BrowerJan 18, 202312 minMade in Florence: Renaissance ClothingThe merchant and banking classes gained their fortunes largely from the textile trade and in turn became patrons of art. Artists paid homage
Gerriann BrowerNov 23, 202213 minBotticelli and Renaissance FlorenceSandro Botticelli was a go-getter and lived in time when Florence had no lack of talent and innovators. Competition was intense for commissi
Gerriann BrowerOct 30, 202213 minFlorence's Ponte VecchioThe story of the Ponte Vecchio is one of perseverance and love for Florence. Still standing after almost 700 years, it has withstood World W
Gerriann BrowerFeb 10, 202216 minThat's Amore! Meet three couples, real and mythical, and their romantic stories: Federico and Battista’s arranged marriage, Apollo’s longing for Daphne, a
Gerriann BrowerNov 1, 202111 minHow a Banker Lost His HeadThe Bargello Museum gave me the creeps. Why ? It could be because banker Lorenzo Tornabuoni lost his head in the courtyard. Find out where h