Florence - Art of Life

The Science of Medici in Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0000

Major sponsors for what that concerns the world of art, the Medici represented for Florence also an important benchmark in relation to science.

The exhibition "The Medici and the Sciences", proposed by Museo degli Argenti in Palazzo Pitti (until next January 11), reveals the passion that Grand Dukes of Tuscany had for science and their attempt to support the scientists and their mathematical, cosmographic and cartographic studies through collections of scientific instruments coming from various museums in Florence, many of whom flourished thanks to the commitment of historical figures such as Lorenzo the Magnificent and Cosimo I de Medici.

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Masters of Impressionism on display in Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:06:00 +0000

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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St. John's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:55:00 +0000

On June 24, Florence celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron of the city, a day rich of interesting and involving events for both tourists and for the Florentines. Among the most fascinating folk events in Florence, this appointment also offers the tournament of "soccer in livery�, a competition that has its roots in the Medicean Age and that today takes place every year in Piazza Santa Croce, the day of St. John, among the four districts of the historic town: players of the district of S. Spirito form the team of "Whites", those of S. Maria Novella the "Reds", those of S. Croce the "Azures" and those of S. John the "Greens".

The event is preceded by a historic parade through the streets of the city and ends in the evening with the fireworks "i fochi".

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Firenze, Cradle of Renaissance

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:10:00 +0000

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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Florence's Amico Museo

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:30:00 +0000

Also this year the traditional initiative "Amico Museo" (Friend Museum) is going to renew: from May 3 through 18 will be made available to the public several opportunities to live, in a really striking way, the immense and extraordinary artistic heritage preserved in museums in Florence and province.

The event is organized into several sections, based on the themes proposed by the museums themselves: depending on the chosen theme, it will therefore be possible to visit some museums at night, some sites usually not easy accessibility will be opened , it will be possible to take advantage of special pathways dedicated to children or families.

For the full programme of the event click here.

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Routes Out of the Old Town of Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:26:00 +0000

The arrival of spring season provides the opportunity to take advantage of more opportunities to satisfy the desire of fun in Florence.

An excursion towards the wonders located just outside the old town, allows you to discover a new face of the city, a route that departs from the traditional tourist sites related to art and offers evocative images of the environment and territory of Tuscany. The areas near Florence host in fact some of the most beautiful villas in Italy, as Villa di Castello, the Villa Petraia, Villa La Capponcina, Villa Gamberaia and many others treasures.

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Florence Music of Easter

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:02:00 +0000

Also this year the celebrations of Easter in Florence will be enriched by a series of events of great intensity, especially regarding the music with the opportunity to attend many concerts that can offer strong emotions. It is a must for live Florence accompanied by the notes of musicians and orchestras internationally prestigious, characterized by a vast and varied repertoire that can satisfy listeners from all over the world.

For more information regarding schedules of concerts, go to the website www.firenzeturismo.it, full of tips on the best way to spend the Easter holidays in Florence.

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Chinese Renaissance in Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:58:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:05:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:55:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:18:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:53:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:23:00 +0000

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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Music on stage

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:10:00 +0000

Music on stage. Artist across the 70 years of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino until 9th September 2007.

The exhibition intends to celebrate the Seventy editions of the �Maggio Musicale Fiorentino�, the most important Italian Music Festival, through a selection of set designs, models, costume designs by Giorgio De Chirico, Gino Severini, Piero Dorazio,Mario Sironi, Enrico Prampolini, Derek Jarman and many others.

Music on Stage is a great exhibition that you can't miss along your holiday in bed & breakfast in Florence.

Ticket prices: Full price 11,50 euros

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 8.15 a.m. - 6.50 p.m. - Closed on Monday and 1st May

Info:
Firenze Musei
Ph.: +39 055.294883
Fax. +39 055.264406
Web: www.polomuseale.firenze.it

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Vasco Rossi in concert to Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:59:00 +0000

�A message of peace and culture that leave from Florence in the day of the memory of the tragedy of Ground Zero�. Those are the words of the city council member to the sport Eugene Giani, introducing the concert of Vasco Rossi.
The date of the 11 september unavoidablly is tied to the attack to the Twin Towers of 6 years ago. �This appointment - it has added the Giani city council member - beyond to being a evening of great show with one of the greater Italian artists who lacked to Florence from 2004, represent also a strong message of peace and have one symbolic valence much particular one�.

Don't miss this exhibionting during your holiday in Tuscany bed and breakfast.

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Donatello and a Renaissance Home in Florence

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:10:00 +0000

Until Friday August 31st in Florence the tourist could visit the exhibition Donatello and a Renaissance Home, an exhibiotion of the most impressive works (55) by great masters of the Italian Renaissance.

Returning to Italy after a long �stay� abroad, this exhibition is a great chance to admire works by Paolo Uccello, Luca della Robbia and many others during your holidays in Apartament Tuscany.

The Curators of the exhibition are Cristina Giannini and Nicolas Sainte Fare Garnot.

Opening hours: every day (except Wednesdays) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets: 5 euro - the tickets provide also the access to the entire Palazzo Medici Riccardi museum complex

Info:
Genio Fiorentino
Web: www.geniofiorentino.it

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Cezanne

noreply@blogger.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:18:00 +0000

C�zanne in Florence is the story of two young men, Egisto Paolo Fabbri and Charles Alexander Loeser, who fell in love with the works of the genius of Paul C�zanne. These two young men bought, 1896,three paintings by C�zanne each from Ambrosie Vollard and they kept their C�zannes, showing their collections only to those who, in their opinion, could appreciate them.

The exhibition is housed on the piano nobile of Palazzo Strozzi, one of the most beautiful building in Florence and the curators of the exhibition are Francesca Bardazzi, a well-known scholar of C�zanne collections in Italy, and Carlo Sisi, the former director of the Gallery of Modern Art at Palazzo Pitti and one of the utmost experts on that period.

If you are planning an holiday in Florance and you are looking for a tuscany accomodation, don't miss this Cezanne exhibition.

Information on the exhibition
tel. +39 055 2645155

Exhibition hours
Daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Admission allowed until one hour before closing-time.

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