Masters of Impressionism on display in Florence

From July 11 to September 28, Palazzo Strozzi hosts an exhibition dedicated to the great masters of Impressionism: over sixty paintings on display, an exciting journey to discover the secrets of this particular painting technique through masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Gauguin.

The exhibition tries to analyze the way the Impressionist artists have revolutionized the way we conceive the light and colors, with different expressive languages which have yet in common the same strong visual impact offered by canvases. An opportunity really interesting during a vacation in one of the cosy hotel in Florence.

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Firenze, Cradle of Renaissance

Is starting tomorrow the evocative exhibition "The origins of Renaissance", dedicated to research the roots of that artistic and cultural phenomenon of the fifteenth century that has deeply marked the history of Florence, Italy and the all the world, promoting a renewed interest on the humanities and for the Fine Arts.

The event, which will end next November 30, is patterned along a route very particular: it involves some locations immersed in the wonderful and green scenery of the Mugello (as San Piero a Sieve, Borgo San Lorenzo, Scarperia and Vicchio), which were among the first to witness the rebirth of culture after the obscurantism (real or assumed such) of the Middle Ages.

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Chinese Renaissance in Florence

Palazzo Strozzi, one of the most striking Florence buildings, exhibits masterpieces of Chinese Renaissance, with works seen for the first time in Europe. Up to June 8th, daily from 9 am to 8 pm, is possible to admire the splendor of the paintings and jewelry of ancient China in the exhibition "China: the court of emperors".

The period under review is that of the Chinese Golden Age (25-907 AD), in which China was the scene of international trade and a remarkable cultural openness, while the Buddhist religion put deep roots in society inspiring artists of every discipline.

Info: www.palazzostrozzi.org

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The Shape of the Book

The rich variety of exhibitions, museums and galleries in Florence is really wide. From February 14 to July 31, the Medicea Laurentian Library proposes a new exhibition devoted to writing. The event, entitled "The Shape of the Book: from Roll to Code (3rd Century BC - 19th Century AD)", enables to discover the materials and the various tools used to write from Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century, both in the West and the East.

The exhibition is divided into two sections, one old and the other more recent, which are characterized by exposure of ancient pottery, fragments of papyrus rolls, wooden tablets, scrolls up to books made in medieval monasteries and rolls from China and Japan.

Info: www.bml.firenze.sbn.it

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Ludus in fabula

The Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Florence, with the collaboration of Istituto degli Innocenti presents the exhibition "Ludus in fabula. Games and images in antiquity", a journey through the History that Florence offers with the representation of life and games of children in the remote past of humanity. The large number of finds, mainly from the Collezioni Medicee and consisting of dolls and toys (also made with nuts and bones), is accompanied by a series of images of children during antiquity.

The exhibition is open from February 3 through June 2008 and is characterized by the free entrance.

Info: tel. 05523575

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Nature, Man and Masks

The Museum of Natural History (of the Florence's University of Studies), in cooperation with Comune di Firenze, presents the exhibition “Nature, Man and Masks”, an opportunity for child, accompanied by parents, to discover the art of masks as communication strategy in animals and different human cultures.

Saturday February 9th, from 4,30 to 6,30 P.M., there will be a chance to understand better the origin of a ritual like Carnival, and the way men took inspiration of wearing masks from nature and animals, using that as symbolic messages. The following day, from 10 to 12 A.M., the museum gives the possibility to visit sections of Anthropology and Ethnology, to discover the anthropological and sociological meaning of mask as ritual instrument in different cultures. An interesting way to enjoy Florence, different than usual tourism.

Info:

www.comune.fi.it

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The Fascinating History of Bicycles

Symbol of the promotion of good health and of a growing environmental awareness, the bicycle is one of the most popular vehicles, used and loved by people of all ages. The history of its development, since the introduction in Europe in 19th century until the achievement of success, with the cultural and social involvements are represented in a very interesting exhibition placed in Florence's Institute and Museum of the History of Science.

Cycling through Time offers the opportunity to esteem deeply antique bicycles, granted to the Museum by various collectors. The exhibition (extended to February 2th) is also dedicated to the display of a lot of photographs, posters and antique prints, so during your Florence holidays don't miss opportunity of a journey to the past!

More informations are available on www.imss.fi.it

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One Hundred 20th Century Photographers

If you are spending your holiday in hotel Tuscany, don't miss the opportunity to visit the exhibition "One Hundred 20th Century Photographers" at the Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia (MNAF), that is located in Piazza Santa Maria Novella (a very important and beautiful square of Florence). Inside the Leopoldine compound, a building of the Renaissance, is possible to take a tour looking up to the wonderful collection of Charles-Henri Favrod, a really prominent figure in contemporary world of photography.

The rich set is made up one hundred photos from one hundred different photographers and represents a very interesting journey through some of the best images of our time.

Get more informations at www.alinarifondazione.it

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