During the Renaissance, Florence saw the rise of brilliant, innovative artists who forever shaped the face of Western art. Michelangelo, Donatello, da Vinci, Botticelli and Brunelleschi are just some of the names that come to mind. Their works both celebrated classic styles and invented new ones. One family’s foray into a new medium created a particularly bright legacy. In a world of often colorless sculptures, the della Robbia family’s vivid glazed terracotta creations stood out. Their glossy sculptures—creamy white contrasted with vibrant, saturated colors—are recognizable and unique. In the 15th century, Luca della Robbia invented a new technology of […]
