Round and Round We Go: The Top Ten Tondi of the Italian Renaissance
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1h 4m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
A tondo is a round or circular painting. This format gained popularity during the Renaissance and celebrated artists such as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo produced beautiful examples. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he counts down the top 10 tondi of the Italian Renaissance.
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