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Francesco Squarcione
Francesco Squarcione , 1397-1468, Italian painter; teacher of Mantegna. According to tradition he was a tailor and embroiderer who turned to painting c.1429 and established a school of painting in Padua. Only two signed works of his exist, Madonna with Child (Berlin) and an altarpiece in five sect... Read more
Francesco Cossa
Francesco Cossa or Francesco del Cossa , c.1435-1477?, Italian painter. He was a leading representative of the Ferrarese school and was regarded, with Ercole de'Roberti, as the founder of the Bolognese school. His principal works include The Glorification of March, April, and May, frescoes in ... Read more
Francesco Guardi
Francesco Guardi , 1712-93, Venetian landscape and architectural painter. A follower of Canaletto, he developed a freer style of great brilliance. Guardi's work ranges from elaborate architectural scenes to spontaneous and delightful capricci, both in painting and drawings. His many charming lands... Read more
Francesco Bartolozzi
Francesco Bartolozzi , 1727-1815, Italian engraver. In Florence he studied drawing and painting and formed a lifelong friendship with Cipriani, most of whose plates he later engraved. In 1764 he went to London, where he became one of the original members of the Royal Academy. He was responsible for ... Read more
Francesco Geminiani
Francesco Geminiani , 1687-1762, Italian composer and violinist; pupil of Arcangelo Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti. He immigrated (c.1730) to the British Isles, settling in Ireland, where he gave concerts and taught. In addition he composed music and wrote several works on violin technique that pr... Read more
Francesco Landini
Francesco Landini , c.1325-97, Italian composer. Although Landini was blinded from smallpox in childhood, he learned to play the lute, guitar, flute, and organ. His organ playing was highly regarded. Celebrated in his own day as a master of the Florentine ars nova style, among his works are madrig... Read more
Francesco Mochi
Francesco Mochi , 1580-1654, Italian sculptor. Mochi's attraction to the baroque aesthetic led him to create dramatic sculptures notable for swirling drapery (e.g., Archangel of the Annunciation, Mus. dell'Opera del Duomo, Orvieto). His later work exhibited a more mannerist style. ... Read more
Francesco Solimena
Francesco Solimena , 1657-1717, Italian painter. Painting in the decorative tradition of the late baroque in Naples, Solimena was a technical virtuoso. His decorations for building interiors (e.g., Gesù Nuovo; 1725) are filled with twisting, dramatically foreshortened figures. Solimena was a ... Read more
Francesco Zuccarelli
Francesco Zuccarelli , 1702-88, Florentine landscape painter and decorator. He twice visited London, where he decorated the Opera House and was well known through popular engravings of his scenes on the Thames. He was a charter member of the Royal Academy. His facile paintings of landscapes with rui... Read more
Francesco Borromini
Francesco Borromini , 1599-1677, major Italian baroque architect. His first independent commission (begun 1634) was San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome, one of the masterpieces of the Roman baroque. The church is noted for its undulating rhythm of architectural elements within a basically geometric... Read more

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Francesco Guardi
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco Guardi The Italian painter Francesco Guardi (1712-1793) is famed for his oil sketches of Venice...sparkle of light. The records of his parish in Venice show that Francesco Guardi was baptized on Oct. 5, 1712. His father, Domenico...
Gian Francesco Malipiero
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Gian Francesco Malipiero Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973) was one of Italy's most respected...Stylistically, he fell between Puccini and Respighi. Gian Francesco Malipiero was born Aug. 3, 1882, in Venice, and spent much...
Francesco Crispi
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco Crispi The Italian statesman Francesco Crispi (1819-1901) fought for Italian unification and twice served as premier of Italy. Francesco Crispi was born on Oct. 4, 1819, in Ribera, Sicily...
Borromini, Francesco (Francesco Castelli; 1599–1667)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World BORROMINI, FRANCESCO (Francesco Castelli; 1599 – 1667) BORROMINI, FRANCESCO (Francesco Castelli; 1599 – 1667), Italian architect, born in Bissone, a fishing village on Lake Lugano, today in Swiss Canton Ticino. With...
Francesco Guicciardini
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco Guicciardini The Italian historian and statesman Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) is best known for his...Italy, which covers the period from 1492 to 1532. Francesco Guicciardini was born in Florence into a prominent...
Francesco Borromini
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco Borromini The Italian architect Francesco Borromini (1599-1667) was the most daring and original...architecture was dominated by two extraordinary figures: Francesco Borromini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Borromini represented...
Francesco De Sanctis
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco De Sanctis The Italian critic, educator, and legislator Francesco De Sanctis (1817-1883) was the foremost Italian literary historian of the 19th century. Francesco De Sanctis was born in Morra Irpina near Naples...
Francesco Landini
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Francesco Landini Francesco Landini (ca. 1335-1397), the greatest Italian composer before...particularly in Florence, culminating in the work of the poet-musician Francesco Landini. The son of a painter, Landini became blind in childhood...
Guicciardini, Francesco (1483–1540)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World GUICCIARDINI, FRANCESCO (1483 – 1540) GUICCIARDINI, FRANCESCO (1483 – 1540) Florentine historian and political thinker. Francesco Guicciardini was the greatest historian of the Renaissance. His family rose to prominence...
Pietro Francesco Cavalli
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Pietro Francesco Cavalli The Italian composer Pietro Francesco Cavalli (1602-1676), the most outstanding figure...Following in Claudio Monteverdi's footsteps, Pietro Francesco Cavalli fused music and drama, with musical and dramatic...

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Martini, Francesco Di Giorgio
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography MARTINI, FRANCESCO DI GIORGIO also known as Francesco di Siena ( b . Siena, Italy, 1439; d . Siena, November...sculpture, painting, technology . Little is known of Francesco ’ s early life. He was apparently born to humble...
Guardi, Francesco
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Guardi, Francesco ( b Venice, 5 Oct. 1712; d Venice...Venice, 22 Jan. 1760). Until then Francesco's personality was largely submerged...handled commissions of every kind. Francesco's career was unsuccessful in worldly...
Rosi, Francesco
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ROSI, Francesco Nationality: Italian. Born: Naples...Winter 1986/87. "Guardian Lecture with Francesco Rosi," an interview with D. Malcolm...Paris, 1987. Gesu, Sebastiano, Francesco Rosi, Italy, 1991. Testa, Carlo...
Francesco di Giorgio
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists Francesco di Giorgio (1439–1501...on the high altar of Siena Cathedral. Francesco was widely travelled, and the latter...patrons was Federico da Montefeltro , and Francesco may have had a hand in the designing...
Grimaldi, Francesco Maria
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Grimaldi, Francesco Maria ( b . Bologna, Italy, 2 April...Of her six sons five survived; Francesco Maria was the fourth born, the third...x2019; s chemist ’ s shop, Francesco Maria and his brother Vincenzo Maria...
Castillon, Johann (Giovanni Francesco Melchiore Salvemini)
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Castillon, Johann (Giovanni Francesco Melchiore Salvemini) ( b . Castiglione...sur les miracles (Utrecht, 1765); and Francesco Algarotti ’ s Opere varie del Conte Francesco Algarotti as M é moires concernant...
Botticini, Francesco
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists Botticini, Francesco ( Francesco di Giovanni ) ( c. 1446–98). Florentine painter. His style is based almost entirely on elements drawn from his more illustrious contemporaries— Sandro Botticelli , Domenico Ghirlandaio...
Landini, Francesco
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Landini, Francesco [ Francesco Landino ] ( b Florence, 1325; d Florence, 1397). It. composer, who lost his sight as child but played org., lute, fl., and other instrs. Comp. madrigals and over 140 ballate (type of virelai ). Org...
Bonporti, Francesco Antonio
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Bonporti, Francesco Antonio [ Francesco Antonio Buonporti ] ( b Trent, 1672; d Padua, 1749). It. violinist and composer of instr. mus. Ordained as priest 1695. Comp. 10 ‘Inventions’ for vn. and figured bass, 1712...
Salviati, Francesco
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Salviati, Francesco ( Francesco de' Rossi ) ( b Florence, 1510; d Rome, 11 Nov. 1563). Florentine Mannerist painter, a pupil of Andrea del Sarto . In about 1530 he moved to Rome and he adopted the name by which he is now known from his...

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'Francesco's Friendly World' New Animated Children's Specials to be Released on Video by Lyrick Studios
PR Newswire; 2/13/1997; 700+ words ; First Francesco Video Title, 'The Last Stone' to be...Texas, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- "Francesco's Friendly World(TM)," a new series...based family entertainment company. "Francesco's Friendly World" is produced by Edumundo...
INTERVIEW: Steve Francesco on prescription drugs, self-medication and the coming over-the-counter age
Magazine article from: Business News New Jersey; 10/3/2000; ; 700+ words ; Steve Francesco is president of Francesco International, a South Orange consulting company that works...publishes a newsletter, Switch, with subscribers in 24 countries. Francesco has spoken and written widely on the topic. BUSINESS NEWS...
Francesco Group likes Scissors' style as it moves south; SERVICES.(Business)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 10/2/2008; 700+ words ; ...Stafford-based hairdressing company Francesco Group has formed a partnership with a...former managing director of Wella UK, Francesco Group has acquired Bournemouth-based...Hair Design Group as part of plans for Francesco Group to expand outside of the Midlands...
Francesco finds you can count on a warm welcome
Newspaper article from: Herald Express (Torquay UK); 8/23/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...hair. The only disappointment was that Francesco da Mosto got out of a black limousine...BBC2 series. The biography of Count Francesco da Mosto makes him seem an unlikely hearthrob...queued for up to three hours to have Francesco's new pounds25-a-time book signed...
Francesco Trussardi Dies in Car Accident.(chief executive officer of Trussardi SpA)(Obituary)
Magazine article from: WWD; 1/28/2003; 700+ words ; ...family again suffered a tragic death when Francesco Trussardi was killed Sunday in a car...Bergamo after a night out with friends, Francesco Trussardi lost control of his Ferrari...Gaia, 24 and Tomaso, 19. Nicola and Francesco Trussardi shared a passion for high...
FRANCESCO TRUSSARDI DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT.(was CEO of Trussardi S.p.A.)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 2/3/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...family again suffered a tragic death when Francesco Trussardi was killed last week in a car...Bergamo after a night out with friends, Francesco Trussardi lost control of his Ferrari...according to the company. A profile of Francesco and his sister Beatrice Trussardi, which...
For Gordon Ramsay to come into his restaurant and tell Francesco that his hard work is wrong, clearly did not go down well...(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 3/26/2005; 700+ words ; ...Gordon Ramsay would be enough. But Francesco Mattioli, the owner of one of Wales...restaurant was going wrong - again - Francesco was unwilling to stand there and take it. Gordon asked Francesco where all his customers were, criticised...
"Concludo che non vidi mai la piu bella casa in Italia": the frescoed decorations in Francesco II Gonzaga's suburban villa in the Mantuan countryside at Gonzaga.
Magazine article from: Renaissance Quarterly; 6/22/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...cares in which it is involved."(1) Francesco II Gonzaga's effulgent praise of the...usually been allowed. The undervaluing of Francesco II as an art patron is a phenomenon that...be a full-scale re-evaluation of Francesco [II] Gonzaga, particularly of his...
Francesco Paolo Rubino. (founder and owner of Cade do Brasil S.p.A.)(People of the Year 1996)
Magazine article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal; 12/1/1996; 700+ words ; Francesco Paolo Rubino was born in Naples, Italy...potential of the roasting business. Francesco's unending search for quality to satisfy...the meantime had joined the company, Francesco began to import raw coffee directly from...
Francesco can fix it
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 10/16/1994; ; 700+ words ; ...But I've finally settled on the "I, Francesco" theory. The Italians collectively...is crazy," he will say. "But I, Francesco, will put it right straightaway...see our press chief," I was told. "Francesco." Francesco was appalled by the absurdity...