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…
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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 the 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…
The Brancacci Chapel: The 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…
The Best of Florence, Italy: Santa Maria Novella
Florence, Italy is one of my favorite places in the world, and its art is one of the main reasons. Florence was the first…