There is a great artist to whom I have not yet dedicated proper space in this blog and now the time has come to dedicate a post to the life of Marcel Duchamp. Born in 1887 in Blainville-Crevon, Duchamp was a multifaceted artist, capable of completely revolutionising the art world through his creative genius. In this post, I tell you about his life and his contribution to the conception of art, focusing in particular on his revolutionary ready-made technique and conceptual art.
Tourists from all over the world visit Florence every year for the works of art in its museums and its many churches with their characteristic façades. Especially in fine weather, however, the city on the Arno offers the opportunity to enjoy its views and also many artistic masterpieces in the open air in its many gardens: the Boboli Garden is certainly the most famous, to which are added the Rose Garden, with sculptures by Jean Michel Folon, and the Iris Garden, both near Piazzale Michelangelo. Botany enthusiasts will find the Giardino dei Semplici and the Orti Dipinti community garden, while cinema lovers at the Giardino dell’Orticoltura will retrace the steps of some scenes from ‘Amici miei – II atto’ by Mario Monicelli (1982) and ‘Sotto una buona stella’ by Carlo Verdone (2014).
Among the things to see in Florence is the magnificent artistic heritage of the Baptistery. In this post I want to focus on the three Doors of the Baptistery of Florence, which hold the history of Italian sculpture, from the medieval period to Humanism. I will accompany you to discover their stories.
Cupola di Santa Maria del Fiore, Firenze – Image source: Gabriele Colzi via Facebook
In one of the richest cities in terms of monuments and museums, Florence, we find one of the grandest examples of the spirit of the Italian Renaissance: the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. With its bulky volume, characterising the skyline of Florence from all corners of the city, its construction was a truly avant-garde feat and even today visiting it means knowing a little of the genius who designed it. The context in which it is set, then, confirms the artistic, cultural and political centrality of the City of the Lily during the Renaissance. How to climb Brunelleschi’s dome to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city?
Villa del Trebbio
Have you ever dreamed of strolling through the architectural wonders of the Renaissance, immersing yourself in the elegant Medicean Villas in Tuscany?
In the heart of the evocative Tuscan countryside, the artistic and cultural legacy of the Medici family unfolds through a treasure trove of Renaissance villas, authentic jewels that were once opulent country residences and leisure residences.
These architectural masterpieces, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, still have the power to transport us back in time, telling the story of an era of artistic and intellectual splendour. Among them all, five particularly fascinating residences stand out, rich in history and beauty, which UNESCO recognised as World Heritage Sites in 2013.
