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Florence - Italy's Art Capital
An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.
florence • italy • renaissance • arts • museums
Florence Italy from Past to Present
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
Two Families of the Renaissance
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
renaissance • medici family • lorenzo medici • cosimo medici • "lorenzo the magnificent"
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
renaissance • medici family • lorenzo medici • cosimo medici • "lorenzo the magnificent"
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli is considered the inventor of modern politics. His theory that it is better to be feared than loved, earned him an unscrupulous reputation.
niccolo machiavelli • machiavelli • machiavellian • political science • renaissance
Niccolo Machiavelli is considered the inventor of modern politics. His theory that it is better to be feared than loved, earned him an unscrupulous reputation.
niccolo machiavelli • machiavelli • machiavellian • political science • renaissance
Beginning of the Renaissance
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
Best Smaller Museums in Florence
If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.
best most popular favorite smaller works by master • if never lines too long awe-inspiring with no wait • museo archeologico egyptian artifacts rivals met n • luxury your vacations travels checks lists leisure • tourists dont need orders tickets planning italian
Famous Architecture in Italy
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
15th and 16th Century Artists Known by Nicknames
By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?
justus of ghent • melozzo da forli • master of the housebook • sebastiano del piombo • pontormo
By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?
justus of ghent • melozzo da forli • master of the housebook • sebastiano del piombo • pontormo
Renaissance Housing
The Renaissance saw an explosion of finely crafted manor homes, from Italian Villas to French Chateaus. Medieval Castles gave way to beautiful manors and town homes.
renaissance houses • castles • francois i • peasant housing • middle class housing
The Renaissance saw an explosion of finely crafted manor homes, from Italian Villas to French Chateaus. Medieval Castles gave way to beautiful manors and town homes.
renaissance houses • castles • francois i • peasant housing • middle class housing
In Like a Knight...Part 2
Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.
Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.
In Praise of Small Public Galleries
They may not appear in tourist brochures, but studio-sized exhibition places provide unique opportunities for both artist and audience.
contemporary art galleries • installation and modern art • artist and audience • art as project • ambient and installation art
They may not appear in tourist brochures, but studio-sized exhibition places provide unique opportunities for both artist and audience.
contemporary art galleries • installation and modern art • artist and audience • art as project • ambient and installation art
Italian Opera Beginnings
Traces early Italian opera, including the composers of the period, the major cities, the effect of the Italian way of life, and what it signifies today.
italian opera beginning • early italian opera • early italian opera composers • first italian opera castrato • early italian opera superstars
Traces early Italian opera, including the composers of the period, the major cities, the effect of the Italian way of life, and what it signifies today.
italian opera beginning • early italian opera • early italian opera composers • first italian opera castrato • early italian opera superstars
La Bella Simonetta, It Girl of the Renaissance
The name La Bella Simonetta may be a mystery, but her image in Alessandro Botticelli's (ca. 1445 - 1510) Birth of Venus may be the most recognizable in western culture.
simonetta • medici • botticelli • venus • florence
The name La Bella Simonetta may be a mystery, but her image in Alessandro Botticelli's (ca. 1445 - 1510) Birth of Venus may be the most recognizable in western culture.
simonetta • medici • botticelli • venus • florence
Michelangelo the Entrepreneur
Michelangelo is renowned for his iconic works of art. Though there is more to his success than a creative vision alone. He understood the importance of networking.
interpersonal skills • michelangelo • networking • medici • business communication
Michelangelo is renowned for his iconic works of art. Though there is more to his success than a creative vision alone. He understood the importance of networking.
interpersonal skills • michelangelo • networking • medici • business communication
New York To Philadelphia By Bus
Despite the wealth of things to do in New York regular visitors may want to think about exploring more of America.
new york to philadelhpia by bus • where american history began • the liberty bell in philadelphia • museums in philadelphia • tours in philadelphia
Despite the wealth of things to do in New York regular visitors may want to think about exploring more of America.
new york to philadelhpia by bus • where american history began • the liberty bell in philadelphia • museums in philadelphia • tours in philadelphia
Philosopher Machiavelli as Political Writer
Works of Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian philosopher, writer, statesman, diplomat and great political theorist of the Italian Renaissance.
philosopher machiavelli political writer • the end justifies the means • machiavelli the prince • machiavelli the disourses • works by machiavelli
Works of Niccolò Machiavelli, Italian philosopher, writer, statesman, diplomat and great political theorist of the Italian Renaissance.
philosopher machiavelli political writer • the end justifies the means • machiavelli the prince • machiavelli the disourses • works by machiavelli
The Finest Florentine Leather
Searching for the finest leather is no easy task. With a few tips from Leonardo Leather, one learns the three criteria every fine piece of leather must meet.
finest leather goods • italian leather • florentine leather • criteria of fine leather • handmade leather goods
Searching for the finest leather is no easy task. With a few tips from Leonardo Leather, one learns the three criteria every fine piece of leather must meet.
finest leather goods • italian leather • florentine leather • criteria of fine leather • handmade leather goods
Top Tourist Sites in Florence
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
The Uffizi gallery, Piazza della Signoria, Michaelangelo's David , Botticelli's Venus, the Famous Duomo - all these make Florence a must-see for visitors to Italy.
tourist sites in florence • boboli gardens • italian art • piazza della signoria • uffizi gallery
Which Early Painters Are These?
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
Test your knowledge of famous 15th- and 16th-century Flemish and Italian painters. Learn intriguing new facts about them.
piero di cosimo • jan van eyck • filippo lippi • masaccio • renaissance
"Inside A Renaissance Studio"
What was the difference between an artist and a craftsman during the Renaissance?
renaissance artists • renaissance • guilds • apprentices
What was the difference between an artist and a craftsman during the Renaissance?
renaissance artists • renaissance • guilds • apprentices
Leonardo da Vinci
Article on Italian Rennaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci
art history italy rennaissance da vinci
Article on Italian Rennaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci
art history italy rennaissance da vinci
The Telescopes Galileo Made
By 1609 Galileo had learned of the invention of the spyglass, soon to be called the telescope. As a skilled maker of scientific instruments, he decided to construct one.
telescopes galileo made • an original galileo telescope at franklin institut • galileo demonstrates telescope at st mark's • parts of galileo's telescope • dimensions of galileo's telescope
By 1609 Galileo had learned of the invention of the spyglass, soon to be called the telescope. As a skilled maker of scientific instruments, he decided to construct one.
telescopes galileo made • an original galileo telescope at franklin institut • galileo demonstrates telescope at st mark's • parts of galileo's telescope • dimensions of galileo's telescope
Toward The Setting Sun - New World Discovery
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America!
toward the setting sun • david boyle • discovery of america • amerigo vespucci • christopher columbus
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America!
toward the setting sun • david boyle • discovery of america • amerigo vespucci • christopher columbus
The Belvedere's Sculpture Garden
For centuries that most important sculpture garden in the world was located in the Vatican.
vatican • belvedere
For centuries that most important sculpture garden in the world was located in the Vatican.
vatican • belvedere
Book Review: The Seashell on the Mountaintop
<I>The Seashell on the Mountaintop</I> by Alan Cutler is a fascinating look at the life of Nicholaus Steno.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • science
<I>The Seashell on the Mountaintop</I> by Alan Cutler is a fascinating look at the life of Nicholaus Steno.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • science
A Brief History of the Museum
Having its origins in ancient Alexandria, the museum opened its doors to the public in 18th century France and spread in the wake of the great world's fairs.
museum history • louvre • muses • public museum • cabinet of curiosities
Having its origins in ancient Alexandria, the museum opened its doors to the public in 18th century France and spread in the wake of the great world's fairs.
museum history • louvre • muses • public museum • cabinet of curiosities
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci, a Renaissance-era Italian explorer, surveyed the Americas, providing the continents' names and first maps.
amergio vespucci • amerigo vespucci biography • amerigo vespucci explorer • amerigo vespucci geography • maps of america
Amerigo Vespucci, a Renaissance-era Italian explorer, surveyed the Americas, providing the continents' names and first maps.
amergio vespucci • amerigo vespucci biography • amerigo vespucci explorer • amerigo vespucci geography • maps of america
Meaning in "The Birth of Venus"
Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
Alessandro Botticelli depicts the pagan goddess of love - Venus - as the harbinger of spring and owes his inspiration to the Classical ideals of ancient Greek art.
sandro botticelli • symbols in art • medici art • sandro botticelli and birth of venus • venice art travel
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