<p class="MsoNormal">Left unfinished at this death in 1576, Titian's "Pietà" was intended to serve as his funerary monument. Its extreme use of loose brushstroke and unconventional color combinations led one art historian to describe the painting as an example of "chromatic alchemy."</p>

Left unfinished at this death in 1576, Titian's "Pietà" was intended to serve as his funerary monument. Its extreme use of loose brushstroke and unconventional color combinations led one art historian to describe the painting as an example of "chromatic alchemy."

<p>Left unfinished at this death in 1576, Titian's "Pietà" was intended to serve as his funerary monument. Its extreme use of loose brushstroke and unconventional color combinations led one art historian to describe the painting as an example of "chromatic alchemy."</p>

Episode 247 - Titian's "Pietà" (Accademia Gallery, Venice)

This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy's role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.

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Episode 247 - Titian's "Pietà" (Accademia Gallery, Venice)

Episode 247 - Titian's "Pietà" (Accademia Gallery, Venice)

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