Florentia, the "flowering" city: Under the Medici family, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi turned the city into an artistic center and awakened Italian Humanism. Even today the visitor feels the unique flair, when strolling through the streets, past the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, the Piazza della Signoria, and the treasures of the Uffizi. This guide offers everything the informed traveler should know about Venice's art and architecture, it's history and culture. It includes:* A comprehensive guide to all major places of interest*An illustration of each work of art or architecture discussed *Numerous essays on history and culture*Town maps and ground plans with accompanying pictures*Illustrated timeline*Guide to Florentine architectural styles*Handy glossary*Artist's biographies

Art&Architecture Florence

Arts & Photography

Rolf C. Wirtz

History & Criticism

Barns&Noble

Each volume of the ART &amp; ARCHITECTURE series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts give you concentrated information on accessing well and lesser known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original on site. Insets on cultural-historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries, and timelines supplement the body text - leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the material that is covered. Convenient compact format makes these books particularly handy to take along as a guide while viewing the great works featured within.

Florence (Art & Architecture)

Architecture

h.f.ullmann

Florence

Konemann

Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art &amp; Architecture series is opulently illustrated.

Art & Architecture: Florence

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