Dolce Stil Novo

Dolce Stil Novo (or "sweet new style") was the most important literary movement in Italy. The prose and poetry was characterized by its main themes of amore (love) and gentilezza (noble mindedness). Ultimately hallmarked by Dante himself.

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Perugia, Italia.

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I like sleep. My life has a tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?

// Ernest Hemingway

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“Turn to the Sun” Oil Pastel on paper c.?

Found this one in my old sketch book. Something about it exudes calm and content.

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Jacaranda on the Coast Acrylic on Canvas c. 2014 Kohala Coast Hawaii, HI

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Christmas in Siena

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Siena, Italia

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Ponte vecchio

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Italy

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Positano

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Trevi fountain

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Colosseo

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