Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

During the Renaissance, the importance of an art collection was not based on the quality and quantity of contemporary works that a collector possessed, but was instead based on ancient works, or antiques. Of course, those contemporary works were by artists of the caliber of Do...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Puglia has rapidly become one of Italy’s most popular destinations. Famous for its traditions, natural beauty, fabulous food and wine, Puglia has something to offer to just about everyone. Join Dr. Rocky as he counts down Puglia’s top ten attractions and discover for yourselv...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Most people think just about everything in Renaissance Florence was paid for by the Medici family. In reality, much of the city was already built when the Medici came into the picture. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he separates fact from fancy and examines the true rol...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore one of Italy’s most beautiful regions – Puglia. From the natural beauty of its countryside and coast, to the man-made beauty of its architecture, to the beauty of its artisanal and culinary traditions, Puglia is simply asto...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was one of the greatest artists of all time. His breathtaking statues such as the “Apollo and Daphne,” and “Ecstasy of St. Teresa,” as well as is dazzling architectural projects such as the “Baldacchino” and “St. Peter’s Square” continue to amaze visitors ...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

In the first half of the 14th century, the city of Siena was Florence’s main political, economic and artistic rival. Artists such as Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio Lorenzetti were members of one of Europe’s most important school of painting. This video lecture will exami...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Donatello, Brunelleschi, and Masaccio are the three artists are credited with first introducing what we today define as Renaissance art in their respective fields of sculpture, architecture, and painting. Yet, beyond their artistic prowess, these artists also shared an extraor...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

If you missed this extraordinary exhibition at the Met, or if you plan on seeing it at the National Gallery in London (3/8/25 – 6/22/25), or if you simply love Sienese painting, join Dr. Rocky for this pop-up webinar where he will explore the amazing masterpieces in the exhib...

In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint a “Last Supper” on the north wall of a Dominican refectory in Milan. The result was a revolutionary painting that many claim was the first work of the High Renaissance. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore and analyze Leonardo’...