The David Statue: The Story Behind Michelangelo’s David
Yesterday as I was leaving the grocery store, I saw a bumper sticker that said “EARTH without art is just ‘Eh’”. That sticker reminded…
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Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: Visiting a Historic Pharmacy
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: The Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy is a place I had heard much about…
The Best Place to See Caravaggio in Rome
Usually when we think about seeing art in Italy, we picture the Italian Renaissance. Instead, let’s fast-forward at least 100 years to the master…
30 Best Things to Do in Florence, Italy
Florence is my favorite city in the world, and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 7 times and study Italian Renaissance art history there….
Renaissance Architecture in Florence
If you go to Florence, you may be overwhelmed by all the historic sights and abundance of artistic treasures. You definitely don’t need to…
Renaissance Frescoes in Florence, Italy
When in Italy, especially Florence, you will see lots of Renaissance frescoes. During the Medieval and Early Renaissance, most painting was either an altarpiece for…
The Dome of Florence: 4 Tips to Understanding the Architecture
One of the most famous domes in the world is the dome of the Duomo (the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) that dominates…
Outdoor Sculpture in Piazza della Signoria, Florence
Florence, Italy has been called an outdoor museum for good reason. Its streets are full of so much sculpture and architecture that one need…
Reflections of the Renaissance in the Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy is the home of the world’s greatest collection of Renaissance art. Because Florence was the center of the…
Brancacci Chapel: Where to See Early Renaissance in Florence, Italy
Florence is undoubtedly one of the most important places for art. It houses many masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, some of them hanging in…