What is tomaso montanari?

Tomaso Montanari is an Italian art historian, critic, and intellectual. He was born on October 14, 1974, in Florence, Italy. He is best known for his works on Italian art, particularly the Baroque period.

Montanari studied at the University of Florence, where he earned his Ph.D. in Art History. He has taught at several universities in Italy, including the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa.

Montanari has written and edited numerous books on art history, including "Art and Politics in the Baroque Age" and "Caravaggio: The Masterpieces." He is also a regular contributor to Italian publications such as La Stampa and il manifesto.

In addition to his academic work, Montanari is known for his political activism. He has been involved in various protests and campaigns in Italy, advocating for issues such as workers' rights and social justice.

Montanari has received several awards and honors for his work, including the 2012 National Art Critics Award and the 2017 Gold Medal for Fine Arts and Culture from the Italian Presidency.