A tondo (pl.: tondi or tondos) is a Renaissance term for a circular work of art, either a painting or a sculpture. The word derives from the Italian rotondo, "round".

tondo, a circular painting, relief carving, plaque, or mural design. The tondo, which became popular in Italy during the 15th century, was derived from round reliefs of subjects such as the …

Feb 4, 2025 · The circular picture format, known as the Tondo, is a distinctive compositional format — and one rarely seen in contemporary painting. The Tondo has different …

Italian, from tondo round, short for rotondo, from Latin rotundus — more at rotund

In renaissance Italy, a tondo was a round painting or sculpture often displayed in a private setting. The video introduces these circular works by looking closely at Sandro Botticelli’s elegant …

Nov 20, 2019 · The Tondo, a Renaissance term for a circular painting or relief carving, is often admired for its soft, disk-like shape and enemblatic depictions.

A circular painting may often be referred to as a "tondo" in an art historical context. The word comes from the Italian word "rotondo" meaning "round" and was a popular way of painting …

May 12, 2023 · Tondo is the largest district of Manila, and according to SJ’s research, is the oldest documented polity or kingdom mentioned in the Philippines. “Polity” and “kingdom” are …

Tondo in Manila, Philippines is a vibrant and bustling area with a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the historic district of Binondo, known as the oldest Chinatown in the world, and …

Feb 1, 2022 · Unconventionally shaped canvases, at least in modern art, are traced back to Constructivist “cut-out” paintings of the 1920s; but, there is one shape with much older roots: …