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The monkey with glasses reading a book, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262997 The monkey with glasses reading a book, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library, a cycle of monochrome frescoes where famous classical masters of different subjects are represented (law, medicine, astronomy, grammar), attributed to Luca Signorellis pupils, 1501-1503: detail of the most famous and most curious drawing of the monkey with glasses that opens a book where the phrase " Legere et non intelligere est negligere" appears (Reading and not understanding is equivalent to not reading). A moral maxim of an anonymous author dated approximately around the third century and become very famous in schools, especially for students of Latin grammar.
La scimmia con gli occhiali che legge. Orvieto, MODO (Museo dell Opera del Duomo di Orvieto), Libreria Alberi, ciclo di affreschi a monocromo dove sono rappresentati famosi maestri classici delle diverse materie (diritto, medicina, astronomia, grammatica), attribuiti alla scuola di Luca Signorelli, 1501-1503: particolare del disegno piu celebre e piu curioso della scimmia con gli occhiali che apre un libro dove compare scritta la frase " Legere et non intelligere est negligere" (Leggere e non capire equivale a non leggere). Una massima morale di un autore anonimo datata indicativamente intorno al III secolo e diventata molto famosa nelle scuole, in particolare per gli studenti della grammatica latina.); Ghigo Roli
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Affresco Arte Biblioteca Glasses Ignorance Il Cinquecento Library Luca Signorelli Modo Monkey Monochrome Monocromo Museo Museum Of The Opera Of The Duomo Orvieto Pittura Rinascimento Ritratto Signorelli Luca 1450 1523 Terni Umbria Xvi Secolo
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This black and white fresco, titled "The Monkey with Glasses Reading a Book" takes us back to the 16th century in Orvieto, Italy. Painted by Luca Signorelli's pupils between 1501 and 1503, this artwork is part of the Alberi Library cycle at Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO). In this particular detail of the fresco, we see a monkey wearing glasses engrossed in reading a book. The text on the page bears an important message: "Legere et non intelligere est negligere" which translates to "Reading and not understanding is equivalent to not reading". This moral maxim, attributed to an anonymous author from around the third century, became widely known in schools during that time. The Alberi Library cycle features famous classical masters from various fields such as law, medicine, astronomy, and grammar. It showcases their expertise through monochrome frescoes created by Signorelli's school. "The Monkey with Glasses Reading a Book" stands out as one of the most curious drawings within this collection. Its whimsical depiction captures our attention while reminding us of the importance of comprehension when engaging with literature. Photographer Ghigo Roli beautifully captures this timeless artwork for all art enthusiasts to admire. Through his lens, we can appreciate every intricate detail and feel transported into history—a moment frozen in time where knowledge meets curiosity in an enchanting blend.
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