More than 380 high-quality illustrations of works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Caravaggio, and other outstanding or, conversely, lesser-known but talented artists accompany the captivating narrative of the author
The legendary Italian art historian Filippo Del Vecchio was an extremely curious person, considering curiosity the foundation of understanding the world. His extraordinary talent for intertwining various themes and sharing his thoughts in a way that captivated the interlocutor, reader, or viewer made his books and broadcasts popular and beloved both in his native Italy and beyond. This book is undeniable evidence of his talent as a storyteller and researcher. It collects stories for every day of the year, a sort of kaleidoscope of events from the world of art, music, cinema, theater, and history.
Great achievements and historical anecdotes, famous people and unknown heroes — flipping through the pages of this book, like the pages of a tear-off calendar, the reader is sure to find something interesting.
