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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Family of Bolognese painters, including Agostino (1557–1602), his brother Annibale (1560–1609), and their cousin Lodovico (1555–1619). Their works and influence led a reform of Mannerism that provided a transition to the baroque style.
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Examples
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Among the most important was the Bolognese Annibale Carracci, whose exquisite "River Landscape" opens the show.
Painting's Changing Landscapes Judy Fayard 2011
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This slippage or loss of message also bedevils the great Roman frescoed vaults of Carracci, Reni, Guercino and Baciccio, which, for the delighted but perplexed spectator, have become, essentially, over-the-top entertainments.
The Heirloom City Dan Hofstadter 2011
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A comparison between the versions by Domenichino and Carracci
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He visited Bologna to see the painting by Carracci see below which was on the same theme.
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[Return to the letter] 4 Hayter made two studies of Mary Magdalene, an engraving after Annibale Carracci titled, "Magdalen kneeling" (Woburn Abbey, 1825), and an etching titled, "Magdalen," from the "picture in possession of the Earl of Bradford, painted from Honble Sophia Fitzgerald."
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This was in fact a history, albeit a cursory one, of Italian art, seen through the eyes of the Carracci.
Monsignor Agucchi 2009
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"The Art of Interpretation -- Italian Reproductive Prints from Mantegna to Carracci" shows drawings, paintings, printing plates and faience works.
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Before I could, Mr. Carracci introduced the two women as members of the PTA.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Middle School Jack Canfield 2008
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Mr. Carracci then motioned the class to clap as they all did in unison.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Middle School Jack Canfield 2008
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Before I could, Mr. Carracci introduced the two women as members of the PTA.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Middle School Jack Canfield 2008
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