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Divine Nepotism |
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by lmschultz / 08.01.2005 |
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Personal Observations |
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The first time I saw this ceiling in person, I was an undergraduate student particpating in an art history seminar in Rome. I was amazed by the enormity of the fresco and the vibrancy of the colors, the complexity of the iconography and illusionism. In addition, I was facinated by the intrigue and drama surrounding the Barberini family at this particular moment in time. For some reason I felt a connection with their Palazzo and I felt that my future would involve spending more time there. Before long I had turned my academic focus toward 17th century Roman ceiling painting. I returned to Rome several times and visited Palazzo Barberini often. As luck would have it I discovered a painting in the Palazzo that had been neglected by art historians and scholars over the centuries. It would become the topic of my Masters thesis. Amazing what effect the Cortona fresco really had!
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