Walking the streets Michelangelo walked. Florence is an open-air museum.

Tempera egg painting technique. Before oil paint, this was the medium of masters.

The geometry of Brunelleschi's dome. Engineering that still amazes architects.

My collection of art history books. The essential library for any art lover.

Conservation lab tour. Climate control, lighting, and the tools of preservation.

Process video: 6 hours of work compressed into 2 minutes. The transformation is wild.

Varnish removal on a Baroque painting. The true colors emerge after centuries.

The Medici family's impact on art. Patronage that shaped Western civilization.

Restoring a 16th century altarpiece. The gold leaf underneath three layers of varnish.

Canvas relining process. Saving a painting from structural failure. Delicate work.