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…
Renaissance
Tips to Understanding Renaissance Paintings
One of the best ways to prepare for a trip abroad is to learn a bit about the art. This can turn a…
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…
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…