Mythology - Finestre sull'Arte

The Prado celebrates *The Odyssey* with a visual journey through its masterpieces inspired by classical myths

To mark the release of Christopher Nolan’s*The Odyssey*, the Prado Museum in Madrid is presenting a video dedicated to the great myths of classical antiquity. The audiovisual presentation brings together a selection of paintings, sculptures, and draw...
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Did Nolan politicize *The Odyssey*? Yes and no—every era rewrites its own Ulysses

There is a man with a deep voice singing by the fire. He is not telling a story; he is passing it down. Song precedes the image; memory precedes cinema—and we have already said this.The Odyssey has been a voice that has traversed the centuries, entru...
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The Trojan Horse in 7 Works of Art History

It is one of the most famous deceptions in history, and for over two thousand years it has continued to intrigue artists, scholars, and—why not?—even audiences: the Trojan Horse, a symbol of cunning and betrayal, has become one of the most powerful i...
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Nolan's "Odyssey": All the Film's Locations, from the Aeolian Islands to Iceland

The countdown is almost over. On July 16, *Odyssey*, Christopher Nolan’s latest film, will make its theatrical debut. This time, the British director—known for his preference for grand settings and practical effects over computer graphics—has decided...
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In Noto, Andrea Chisesi's new solo exhibition pays homage to Ovid's Metamorphoses

From July 13 to Nov. 16, 2025, the Civic Museum of Noto, in theformer Convent of Santa Chiara, will host Andrea Chisesi 's new solo exhibition entitled Homage to Ovid's Metamorphoses, curated by Martina Mazzotta, promoted and sponsored by the Culture...
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Licata, discovered a mask matrix with the face of Medusa

A fascinating new find enriches the archaeological site of Finziade, in Licata, Sicily. During excavation activities conducted in recent weeks, a mask-making die that may depict Medusa emerged. The find was discovered inside the so-called House 18, a...
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Three... Uffizi dragons arrive at Lucca Comics&Games for 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons

The Uffizi Galleries in Florence will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the most famous fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, by presenting three 16th- and 17th-century engravings depicting the legendary monster, from works by Titian (Pi...
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At the Colosseum Archaeological Park the first exhibition entirely dedicated to Penelope

The Colosseum Archaeological Park hosts from September 19, 2024 to January 12, 2025 the first exhibition entirely dedicated to Penelope, curated by Alessandra Sarchi and Claudio Franzoni. The exhibition, organized by Electa, unfolds between the Farne...
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