Roberto Longhi
Roberto Longhi was a prominent Italian art historian and critic, best known for his influential scholarship on Caravaggio and Renaissance art. His 1951 exhibition in Milan played a pivotal role in reviving interest in Caravaggio's work, placing the artist back on the cultural map and shaping the modern understanding of his contributions to art.
Born on Dec 29, 1890 (134 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 24,434 | $2,000,000 | 808$ |
| Totals | 1 | 60,461,826 | 24,434 | $2,000,000 | 808$ |
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Italy:
Roberto Longhi is mentioned as one of the academic references for Vittorio Sgarbi.
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Italy:
Roberto Longhi is frequently cited in the exhibition catalog and is known for attributing the 'Ecce homo' to Caravaggio.
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Spain:
Roberto Longhi was instrumental in reviving interest in Caravaggio's work after a famous exhibition in Milan in 1951.
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