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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we explore the Carracci family’s bold reform of painting, which redefined art in late 16th-century Italy and set the stage for the Baroque. Rejecting the artificiality of Mannerism, Ludovico, Agostino, and Annibale Carracci championed naturalism, dynamic composition, and emotional depth. We delve into their pioneering Academy, their challenges to Vasari’s Tuscan-centric narrative, and Annibale’s groundbreaking frescoes in Rome’s Farnese Gallery. Discover how the Carracci transformed Italian art, blending tradition with innovation to inspire generations of artists.
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