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San Marco Basilica, the Church of Gold

The Basilica of St. Mark (San Marco) in Venice, Italy has stood since 829 in the time of Doge Giustiniano Partecipazio who had it built to hold the remains of the Evangelist St. Mark who became the one patron of … Continue reading

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The Dukes of Hazard of Bellini

Venetian Renaissance painter, Giovanni Bellini was born ca. 1430. He was considered to have revolutionized Venetian painting, moving it towards a more sensuous and colorist style. Through the use of clear and slow-drying oil paints, Bellini created deep, rich tints … Continue reading

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