The Ringling is proud to announce the publication of a new catalogue of its Italian, Spanish, and French paintings, combining a wealth of new scholarship with previously unpublished documentation.
Although we admire works of art for their aesthetic qualities and the pleasure they bring us, the visual arts often address social injustice and send political messages. Three works form The Ringling’s collection exemplify how art has been used in this manner.
Many people have yet to discover The Ringling Art Library, one of the largest and most comprehensive in the southeastern United States! Read a history of the library from the Ca' d'Zan to its current state-of-the-art home.
The statue of David is the symbol of the City of Sarasota, but perhaps as iconic to The Ringling is the view of Michelangelo's masterpiece flanked by 10 towering palm trees.
