Saturday, November 14, 2009
Venetian Gothic Architectural
Venetian Gothic is a term given to a style of architecture combining use of the Gothic lancet arch with Byzantine and Arab influences. The style originates in 14th century Venice where the confluence of Byzantine style from Constantinople met Arab influence from Moorish Spain. Chief examples of the style are the Doge's Palace and the Ca' d'Oro in Venice.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Treasures found in St Augustine
St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish under Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565. The first Christian worship service held in a permanent settlement in the continental United States was a Catholic Mass celebrated in St. Augustine. A few settlements were founded prior to St. Augustine but all failed, including the original Pensacola colony in West Florida, founded by Tristán de Luna y Arellano in 1559, with the area abandoned in 1561 due to hurricanes, famine and warring tribes. Fort Caroline, founded by the French (and including a number of free Africans) in 1564 in what is today Jacksonville, Florida only lasted a year before being obliterated by the Spanish in 1565.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
The wonder of art and architecture of Buenos Aires
Details of the magnificent art of the stairs in the theater colon
In many parts of the city the different architectural styles blend together, whereas certain neighborhoods are characterized by a specific style. Buenos Aires’ colonial heritage is best observed in the city’s historic sectors of Monserrat and San Telmo. The area surrounding Plaza San Martin, Recoleta and Palermo Chico contain the palatial mansions that were built to please Buenos Aires’ early 20th century aristocracy.La Mansion
88-year-old Belle Époque mansion built by Felix Alzaga Unzué as a wedding gift for his wife. Four Seasons dropped $1 million on a restoration of the regal building’s frescoes, marble, and 24-karat-gold-trimmed wood paneling, and that one of the best restaurants in the world
Pasion por el Tango
"Forget the mannered ballroom dancing image, tango is a real roots music: sometimes sleazy, sometimes elegant, but always sensuous, rhythmic and passionate..."
Roman Greek Goddess
This large panel, Vitorio Splendore inspired in a Roman Greek goddess statue surrounded by a Roman niche. The rich detail and colors make this painting a classical Italian art
Sunday, September 27, 2009
"Fall" in Love
Collezione Piatto d'Argento
Vitorio Splendore was inspired by the beauty of rich and classic Antique 18th Century Silver plates .
These are glamorous authentic hand painted
pieces with personalized monograms individually
designed making these paintings one of a kind pieces.
Prato Italy
In the old town centre you may visit the Castello dell'Imperatore,a unique example of Swabian architecture in central-northern Italy,
the Romanesque-Gothic Duomo di S.Stefano
(frescoes by Paolo Uccello and Filippo Lippi) Palazzo Pretorio,
the Basilica of S. Maria delle Carceri, the Churches of S. Francesco
and S. Domenico, which host the works of great artists as
Agnolo Gaddi, Paolo Uccello, Filippo and Filippino Lippi,
Donatello and other famous artists of
the 13th century and of the Renaissance.
18th Century Palazzo
This gorgeous house is Casa Orlandi Guesthouse,
an 18th century palazzo in Prato, Italy.
It has been renovated by the Italian architect and founder
of b-arch studio Sabrina Bignami.
The frescoes are simply stunning.
They had to be restored as the old murals
were covered by wall painting. The painter of the frescoes was
Luigi Catani a very famous painter during
“Granducato di Toscana” in the 18th century.
an 18th century palazzo in Prato, Italy.
It has been renovated by the Italian architect and founder
of b-arch studio Sabrina Bignami.
The frescoes are simply stunning. They had to be restored as the old murals
were covered by wall painting. The painter of the frescoes was
Luigi Catani a very famous painter during
“Granducato di Toscana” in the 18th century.
Aren’t those bedrooms stunning?19th Century French Palace's
These 2 panels were made to mimic the exquisite
19th Century French Palace's architecture and wonderful
19th Century French Palace's architecture and wonderful
interior decorations .The beautiful blue urns on pedestal are done
with Vitorio's newest technique ,using more
than 4 different layers of paint and special
products to achieve that antique distressed look
with Vitorio's newest technique ,using more
than 4 different layers of paint and special
products to achieve that antique distressed look
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The glamorous Paris
Whether you're strolling along the Seine or soaking up city life from a sidewalk café, you'll see why Paris is synonymous with the word style. Of course, you can't miss the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Versailles and the Louvre. But be sure to spend a quiet moment in the Jardin de Tuileries and savor an éclair from a patisserie or a glass of Beaujolais in a romantic bistro. From culinary delights to cultural sights, haute couture to heady romance, Paris will tempt every one of your senses. The French Style
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our newestcollection of frescoes inspired by the charming
streets of Paris and unique antique markets
with our whimsical style,European elegance and sophistication
The Paris Opera House
Is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.It contains levels beyond levels of cellars, fountains,
chandeliers and even its own ghost!
The history of this performance hall is dark and interesting,
and spans from architecture to literature and music.
Paris is a land of architectural details
You see them everywhere on the streets. Here is a compilation of The Statues of Paris.European elegance and sophistication
sophistication to pull off a mix of art, antiques and the latest fashions and then, created the french atmosphere ,
the painting is part of TWS newVintage Collection
inspired by old Parisien lifestyle .
Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style: 1800-1815
The Empire Style focused on a heavy use of symbols
to convey the message of Napoleon's power.
The designs took inspiration from Greco-Roman
antiquity but with a French twist. They were enlivened with
bold colors, costly and elaborately worked materials,
done on a massive scale and ornate decoration
that includes animal and fantastical figures such as lions,
griffons and symbolic references to Napoleon's reign.
to convey the message of Napoleon's power.
The designs took inspiration from Greco-Roman
antiquity but with a French twist. They were enlivened with
bold colors, costly and elaborately worked materials,
done on a massive scale and ornate decoration
that includes animal and fantastical figures such as lions,
griffons and symbolic references to Napoleon's reign.
Epaulettes that fitted with the favorite uniform of Napoleon
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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