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Capitoline museums: Leonardo and Michelangelo. Masterpieces of graphics and Roman Studies

For the first time a unprecedented comparison between two great masters of the Italian Renaissance, through the exhibition of sixty-six drawings.
A scientific exhibition of high level, which will start from the graphs of the two masterpieces and collections, and after will look at the work of the two artists, while deepening personal passions and interests of the masters, like Michelangelo practice site and the optical design for Leonardo.
Nine masterpieces of Leonardo will document the activities in the field of mechanical inventions, and art of military architecture, hydraulics, the study of geometry, the flight of birds and mechanic flight, offering an overview of examples of his research.
In opposite nine of the most famous drawings by Michelangelo from the collection in the Casa Buonarroti, such as the “Nudo di schiena” of the Battle of Cascina, or the enigmatic Cleopatra

Traiano Hotel Rome, located in the historic center of Rome at few steps from Piazza Venezia and Palazzo delle Esposizioni, offers its own structure and its own services to those wishing to participate in this event.

The dates for this exhibition from 27 October 2011 to February 12, 2012

If you are interested in participating in this event check the hotel availability.

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