Palaces of Florence and Tuscany.
| N° d'inventaire | 29781 |
| Format | 28.5 × 32.4 cm |
| Détails | 320p., hardcover. |
| Publication | Paris, 2000 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782809920109 |
Palaces of Florence and Tuscany, an ideal anthology of the Renaissance spirit.
Hidden behind the elegant sobriety of their majestic facades, the palaces of Florence and Tuscany contain a large part of the treasures of the Renaissance. Accustomed to protecting themselves and living away from prying eyes, the illustrious Florentine families loved the pleasure of displaying beauty and wealth indoors within the confines of privacy. The luxury and refinement of the decoration found in the frescoes, paintings, sculptures, monumental staircases and hangings, as well as the elegance of the gardens, must have contributed to the prestige of their owners.
Through the architecture of their palaces, we discover the artistic taste of the Medici, the Strozzi, Pitti, Borghese, and many other powerful Florentines, but also the private history of one of the most beautiful places in the world. A stunning stroll through the heart of the land of the Renaissance, supported by superb iconography and text by eminent art historians.
Palaces of Florence and Tuscany, an ideal anthology of the Renaissance spirit.
Hidden behind the elegant sobriety of their majestic facades, the palaces of Florence and Tuscany contain a large part of the treasures of the Renaissance. Accustomed to protecting themselves and living away from prying eyes, the illustrious Florentine families loved the pleasure of displaying beauty and wealth indoors within the confines of privacy. The luxury and refinement of the decoration found in the frescoes, paintings, sculptures, monumental staircases and hangings, as well as the elegance of the gardens, must have contributed to the prestige of their owners.
Through the architecture of their palaces, we discover the artistic taste of the Medici, the Strozzi, Pitti, Borghese, and many other powerful Florentines, but also the private history of one of the most beautiful places in the world. A stunning stroll through the heart of the land of the Renaissance, supported by superb iconography and text by eminent art historians.