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Artist Birthday: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770 Italy)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Karl Cole

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo was a Venetian Rococo/Late Baroque painter who reinvigorated Venetian painting. He was most renowned in his time for his ambitious frescoes with which he decorated churches a ...

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Spiritual Color: Sister Gertrude Morgan

Monday, September 8, 2014 | Karl Cole

The persistence of types of artworks through the centuries always fascinates me. While materials may vary, the artwork still serves the same purpose. Before air conditioning, I’m sure fans were ...

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