FLORENCE MUSEUMS
Florence Museums At A Glance
by: Peter Wilson
Florence museums are known around the world to house some of
the world’s greatest masterpieces by the masters of each era of the
art world. Trends in painting and sculpture have set the pace for
others and made times in history immortal. The art work of Florence
tells the tales of the Birth of Christ, His crucifixion and resurrection. It
tells of fashion trends and how the world viewed beauty. Each
element of the world’s history has been captured in the art found in
the museums and galleries of Florence.
The Uffizi Gallery
Perhaps one of the most well known galleries in Florence the Uffizi is
home to the Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. The list of artists reads like a
who’s who of the greatest and includes Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and
Rubens.
The Accademia
At the Accademia you will find the world famous David by
Michelangelo. It also home to a large collection of Renaissance
paintings, but is better know for the sculptures of Michelangelo
including the Palerstria Pieta.
The Baptistery
The Baptistery is so old its date is not really known, but it is
understood to be one of the oldest monuments in Florence. The
exterior façade houses three arches that are adorned with sculptures
and marble decorations. The doors are pieces of art in and of
themselves. They are gilded in bronze and date back to the 14th and
15th century. Panels from the original dome have been removed and
restored and are now housed at the Museum of the Opera del Duomo.
Gallery of Modern Art
Florence is so well known for its Renaissance era works that many
people overlook the fact that the Gallery of Modern Art houses 18th,
19th and 20th century works that are modern by comparison in a city
so old. The museum is located on the second floor of the Pitti Place.
Here you find familiar works by Cezanne, Gauguin, and Grassi and
others who adopted the style and techniques of French artists.
Equestrians will particularly enjoy the works of sculptor Marino Marini.
The Horne Museum
Named after the English art collector Herbert P. Horne, this museum
blends art with a history of life during the Italian Renaissance. The
furnishings and accessories along with the architecture itself are a
reflection of this rich era. Artwork ranges from the 14th to 17th
centuries and includes pieces from Cafaggiolo, Urbino, and Orvieto.
The Silver Museum
This museum houses an interesting collection of objects from the
various dynasties ranging from the Medici through the Lorraine. There
is great diversity in the pieces of jewellery, gems, semi-precious
tones and various art objects. These are all from eras in time when a
rich life and extravagance were the norm. One of the most valuable
pieces housed here is a collection of vases by Lorenzo the
Magnificent.
This small sprinkling of museums only touches the surface of
possible historical sites in Florence. Florence is home to more than
50 museums, galleries, or architectural wonders that make this city a
place one could visit for weeks and still not take it all in.
About The Author
Concentrating recent findings in Italy, Peter J. Wilson published almost entirely
for http://www.florence-italy-guide.com . His articles on Florence museums are
found on http://www.florence-italy-guide.com/florence-museums.html and also
other online publications.
Florence Museums At A Glance
by: Peter Wilson
Florence museums are known around the world to house some of
the world’s greatest masterpieces by the masters of each era of the
art world. Trends in painting and sculpture have set the pace for
others and made times in history immortal. The art work of Florence
tells the tales of the Birth of Christ, His crucifixion and resurrection. It
tells of fashion trends and how the world viewed beauty. Each
element of the world’s history has been captured in the art found in
the museums and galleries of Florence.
The Uffizi Gallery
Perhaps one of the most well known galleries in Florence the Uffizi is
home to the Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. The list of artists reads like a
who’s who of the greatest and includes Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and
Rubens.
The Accademia
At the Accademia you will find the world famous David by
Michelangelo. It also home to a large collection of Renaissance
paintings, but is better know for the sculptures of Michelangelo
including the Palerstria Pieta.
The Baptistery
The Baptistery is so old its date is not really known, but it is
understood to be one of the oldest monuments in Florence. The
exterior façade houses three arches that are adorned with sculptures
and marble decorations. The doors are pieces of art in and of
themselves. They are gilded in bronze and date back to the 14th and
15th century. Panels from the original dome have been removed and
restored and are now housed at the Museum of the Opera del Duomo.
Gallery of Modern Art
Florence is so well known for its Renaissance era works that many
people overlook the fact that the Gallery of Modern Art houses 18th,
19th and 20th century works that are modern by comparison in a city
so old. The museum is located on the second floor of the Pitti Place.
Here you find familiar works by Cezanne, Gauguin, and Grassi and
others who adopted the style and techniques of French artists.
Equestrians will particularly enjoy the works of sculptor Marino Marini.
The Horne Museum
Named after the English art collector Herbert P. Horne, this museum
blends art with a history of life during the Italian Renaissance. The
furnishings and accessories along with the architecture itself are a
reflection of this rich era. Artwork ranges from the 14th to 17th
centuries and includes pieces from Cafaggiolo, Urbino, and Orvieto.
The Silver Museum
This museum houses an interesting collection of objects from the
various dynasties ranging from the Medici through the Lorraine. There
is great diversity in the pieces of jewellery, gems, semi-precious
tones and various art objects. These are all from eras in time when a
rich life and extravagance were the norm. One of the most valuable
pieces housed here is a collection of vases by Lorenzo the
Magnificent.
This small sprinkling of museums only touches the surface of
possible historical sites in Florence. Florence is home to more than
50 museums, galleries, or architectural wonders that make this city a
place one could visit for weeks and still not take it all in.
About The Author
Concentrating recent findings in Italy, Peter J. Wilson published almost entirely
for http://www.florence-italy-guide.com . His articles on Florence museums are
found on http://www.florence-italy-guide.com/florence-museums.html and also
other online publications.
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