Love It or Leave It?
What problems exist in your country? Do you feel so fed up with your home country that you consider leaving it? What elements make…
Italy
A Sacred Conversation in a Church in Venice
I’ve had a hard time writing this post, trying to eloquently explain its purposes, so I’ll just keep it simple and lay them out…
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…
Sculpture at the Bargello Museum in Florence
The theme of this month’s art post is sculpture. I’ve written about sculpture before, first with a look at the Prambanan Hindu Temples on…
Artisanry & An American in Florence
One aspect of culture that has long fascinated me is the blend of old and new. Now, when talking to my students, I am reminded…
Where to See the Beginning of the Renaissance
A recent conversation about art beginnings immediately brought me to the beginning of the Renaissance, which is, many would argue, also the beginning of…
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….
Delights of Tuscany at Mercato Centrale in Florence
Florence has so much culture, an important part of which is a deep connection to Tuscany’s food heritage and the products that grow so…
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…
What Are You Waiting For?
I recently wrote about my intentions for 2012, which included more fun and planning for some big trips now that my baby is getting…