Rebuilding The Renaissance Podcast
1) Episode 355 - Rome - The Doria Pamphilj Gallery
Located in the Doria Pamphilj Palace (where the Doria Pamphilj family still resides) on the Via del Corso in the heart of Rome, Italy, the gallery houses one of Italy's most important art collections....Show More
2) Episode 354 - Rome - The Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums are a group of art and archaeological museums located on top of the Capitoline Hill, which was the political and religious center of ancient Rome. Their...Show More
3) Episode 353 - Milan: The Ambrosian Art Gallery
Part of the Ambrosian Library in Milan, Italy, the Ambrosian Art Gallery was founded along with the library by the celebrated Cardinal Federico Borromini in 1609 to house his extensive collection of m...Show More
4) Episode 352 - Milan - The Brera Gallery Part II
Located in Milan, Italy, and inaugurated on Napoleon’s birthday on August 15, 1812, the Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery) contains one of the world’s most important collections of Italian Renais...Show More
5) Episode 351 - Milan - The Brera Art Gallery (Part I)
Located in Milan, Italy, and inaugurated on Napoleon’s birthday on August 15, 1812, the Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery) contains one of the world’s most important collections of Italian Renais...Show More
6) Episode 350 - Siena: The National Painting Gallery
The National Painting Gallery in Siena, Italy, known locally as the “Pinacoteca Nazionale,” houses one of the world’s most important collections of medieval and Renaissance Sienese paintings. It inclu...Show More
7) Episode 349 - Siena - The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum)
The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo houses some of medieval Siena’s most important masterpieces. Works such as Duccio’s “Maestà” and stained-glass window, Giovanni Pisano's 13th-century facade sculptures,...Show More
8) Episode 348 - Florence - The Accademia Gallery
While most people visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy, to see Michelangelo’s great statue of “David,” there is much more to this museum. The Accademia is also home to masterpieces by Bottic...Show More
9) Episode 347 - Florence - Museum of Orsanmichele
Built in the 14th century, the Museum of Orsanmichele was originally a grain market, but later turned into a church. The museum is housed inside of this church and includes a beautiful “Madonna and C...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Episode 346 - Florence - The Casa Buonarroti Museum
Once a property owned and lived in by Michelangelo, the Casa Buonarroti Museum was created by the famous artist’s nephew to celebrate the legacy of his famous uncle. The museum contains Michelangelo’s...Show More