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EP 1Arte chooses artisan work over noble marriage despite her aristocratic birth
Apr 4, 2020Born into a noble family, Arte rejects the traditional path of being married off to another aristocrat. Instead, she desires to earn a living as an artisan. This narrative highlights her determination to pursue a career in craftsmanship rather than adhering to the societal expectations placed upon her due to her high social standing. Her choice reflects a personal commitment to her craft and independence, setting the stage for her journey within the artisan community.
EP 2Arte repairs her shed with Leo's help and impresses sculptor Danilo through physical endurance.
Apr 11, 2020Leo gives Arte funds to fix her shed, but she trips while carrying materials and is assisted by sculptor apprentice Angelo Parker. Arte refuses to appear helpless, securing her dress to continue repairs. Angelo returns to his home with five sisters who depend on him for chores. When master Danilo rejects Arte’s request to sketch his new work because she is a woman, Angelo offers to sneak her in, but she insists on convincing Danilo herself. Danilo challenges Arte to move ten bags of clay to see the sculpture. Arte succeeds, earning the right to sketch, but strains her fingers and cannot hold her pencil. Angelo suggests she become Danilo’s apprentice with accommodations, which Arte declines. Angelo then instructs his sisters to handle their own chores. Leo observes Arte’s injured fingers, recognizing her hard work.
EP 3Leo guides Arte through a carnival dissection and painting lesson, revealing her gender and causing chest pain.
Apr 18, 2020Leo takes Arte to a carnival, insisting she wear men's clothing to avoid detection. They encounter a courtesan who is a regular customer of Leo's. Leo then arranges for Arte to observe a human dissection, an act typically forbidden by the church outside of carnival season. Arte sketches the corpse to study the human form but is accidentally exposed as a woman, forcing them to hide due to church laws prohibiting female observers. During this close proximity, Arte experiences unexplained chest pain. Later, Leo asks Arte to sketch the Arno river for a new painting of a woman. He rejects her initial attempts, prompting her to realize she focused on the background rather than the subject. After producing a simpler sketch, Leo allows her to paint the background before delivering it to the client. That night, Leo informs Arte that her contract with the town notary will be renewed with a pay raise, complimenting her spirit. Arte suffers from chest pain once more.
EP 4Arte paints courtesan Veronica after realizing her hard work and respecting her profession
Apr 25, 2020Arte struggles with her feelings for Leo while painting the educated courtesan Veronica. Initially surprised by Veronica’s culture, Arte bonds with her over mutual respect, though Leo notices Arte’s distraction. Veronica warns Arte about the dangers of loving a client by showing a fallen courtesan. When Arte witnesses Veronica manipulating a suffering customer, she confronts her cruelty. Later, Arte defends a baker against insults, realizing Veronica also works hard. She completes the portrait and admits she respects Veronica’s labor despite disliking her treatment of clients. Veronica accepts this distinction, and the two remain friends. Arte resolves to act normally around Leo, having processed her complex emotions through their interaction and the completed artwork.
EP 5Arte negotiates with Ubertino while Leo reveals his past as a homeless beggar
May 2, 2020Leo faces financial strain due to his expensive art supplies, prompting customer Ubertino to commission a painting with costly color requirements. Arte attempts to negotiate on Leo's behalf but lacks the necessary social skills, so she seeks instruction from Veronica. After learning to converse effectively and leveraging her knowledge of lace design, Arte successfully secures a higher payment from Ubertino, who admits he commissions Leo frequently due to an inescapable bond. This revelation leads Leo to disclose his history as a homeless beggar who was taken in by a master. Ubertino later praises the artwork but criticizes Leo's spending habits, revealing through a flashback that he promised Leo's dying master to care for him. Arte observes this complex dynamic and hopes to achieve similar closeness with Leo.
EP 6Arte attends a guild funeral and joins apprentices painting a fresco while facing initial rejection.
May 9, 2020Arte attends the funeral of a master from Leo's guild, where masters are bound to hire his unemployed apprentices. Leo refuses her because his workshop is too small. Arte's presence triggers a fight during a game of Calcio. The masters privately discuss her and decide she will join apprentices painting a fresco in a newly built palace to test if she should remain Leo's apprentice. Leo is impressed when Arte fearlessly joins the work. Many apprentices are impressed when Arte manages to keep up with the intensive labor. Guild Leader Aroldo realizes Arte reminds him of Leo as an apprentice and plans to support her against the masters. With the fresco almost complete, Arte asks to join the apprentices playing Calcio and is accepted by the same apprentice who initially tried to reject her. Lord Yuri Falier, who commissioned the fresco for his new palace, arrives from Venice and is particularly impressed by one of Arte's sketches, though he is surprised to learn they were drawn by a female apprentice.
EP 7Arte helps Ruthanna recover her dowry while declining Yuri's job offer
May 16, 2020Arte befriends seamstress Darcia and teaches her to read. Yuri invites Arte to join his family as an artisan and tutor for his niece, but she declines to continue her training. Arte meets Ruthanna, the pregnant widow of Leo’s late master’s son. Leo worries for Ruthanna, whose greedy in-laws withhold her dowry. Darcia reveals the mother-in-law only permitted the marriage for financial gain. Yuri pressures Leo to persuade Arte to accept the position, making Leo question if he is hindering her progress. Arte negotiates with Yuri, agreeing to work for six months in exchange for help with Ruthanna. Leo promises Arte will remain his apprentice upon Ruthanna’s return. With Yuri’s aid, Ruthanna secures her dowry and returns to Siena, asking Arte to look after Leo.
EP 8Arte travels to Venice with Leo's advice and Yuri's support while meeting difficult relatives.
May 23, 2020Arte informs her friends about her upcoming trip to Venice. Leo warns her that long-term employment is difficult, stating he will understand if she chooses to stay there rather than return to his workshop. He gifts her a portable altarpiece he painted years ago. After Arte departs, Leo notices the silence in his workshop. During the voyage, Arte struggles with seasickness and fears Leo is relieved to see her go. She nearly falls overboard but is rescued by Yuri. Arte shares her anxieties, and Yuri explains that Leo wants her to seize unique opportunities available because of her noble status. Reassured, Arte focuses on her new role. Upon arriving in Venice, she receives new clothing and lodging at the home of Yuri's sister-in-law, Sofia, and niece, Katarina. Katarina appears polite around the adults but reveals herself as a rude and entitled brat when alone with Arte.
EP 9Arte tutors Katarina in etiquette while uncovering her hidden talents and family secrets.
May 30, 2020Arte discovers that Katarina has already mastered noble etiquette but conceals this skill from her parents. After learning from maid Daphne that previous tutors quit due to Katarina's attitude, Arte visits a Venetian church with her, where she remains unfazed by insults from male apprentices. To connect better, Arte takes Katarina outdoors for games, which Katarina enjoys. Arte learns from Sofia that Katarina was raised by servants and her father Malta favors his sons. Arte also finds out Katarina secretly studies cookery. When Arte protects this secret, Katarina realizes Arte understands her fear of having her passions destroyed, similar to how her mother burned her drawings. Trusting Arte, Katarina agrees to share everything with her over a meal.
EP 10Katarina Cooks at Yuri's House and Decides to Visit Gimo on Murano Island
Jun 6, 2020Katarina prepares a meal at Yuri’s residence, where Arte learns she was raised by a wet nurse named Buona and her son Gimo before being reunited with her parents. Yuri reveals Gimo resides on Murano Island. Arte later confronts Malta and Sofia regarding plans to send Katarina to a convent, urging her to assert her desires. Inspired, Katarina travels to Murano Island to see Gimo, who expresses affection while acknowledging their familial bond cannot be romantic. Upon returning to Venice, Malta attempts to dismiss Arte, but Katarina successfully uses proper etiquette to retain him. Sofia supports this decision, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation and a genuine hug between mother and daughter.
EP 11Arte visits a workshop to paint Sofia, while Leo struggles in Florence and Arte faces illness in Venice.
Jun 13, 2020Arte focuses on Sofia’s portrait by visiting a local workshop, where she meets apprentice Matei, who envies her noble education. Confused by his jealousy, Arte works harder. Meanwhile, a temperamental Leo misses Arte in Florence and accepts a commission to paint a church ceiling. In Venice, Arte falls ill, prompting Yuri to scold her for upsetting Katarina. Arte teaches Katarina painting basics, and upon completing Katarina’s portrait, Katarina shows it to Matei to prove Arte’s merit. Katarina admits anger that Arte rejects her noble status. Arte confides in Yuri, who offers a permanent job. Though reluctant, Arte accepts Yuri’s advice that refusing such opportunities would disrespect other painters. This helps Arte understand Leo’s earlier statement about supporting her choice to stay in Venice.
EP 12Arte Chooses to Return to Florence and Complete the Church Ceiling Project
Jun 20, 2020After completing Sofia's portrait, Arte decides to return to Florence, where she learns Leo has been unconscious for several days. With the church deadline only a week away, Arte attempts to finish the ceiling alone but realizes the time is insufficient. Fortunately, everyone she has met since becoming Leo's apprentice offers their support. Leo eventually recovers and, despite critiquing mistakes, expresses pride in her work. Arte explains her desire to remain his apprentice, and he accepts her back. The church opens to the public, impressing Arte's mother, who is unaware that Arte secretly included all her loved ones in the painting. Arte begins writing letters to Katarina, who plans to visit, and happily resumes her chaotic life as Leo's apprentice.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Arte have?
- Arte has 12 episodes.
- When did Arte come out?
- Arte came out in 2020.
- Which studio made Arte?
- Arte was produced by Seven Arcs.
- Who directed Arte?
- Arte was directed by Takayuki Hamana.
- Is Arte finished?
- Current status of Arte: Finished.