If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year then why not include a fascinating tour around Florence where you can learn all about the genius Renaissance sculptor called Michelangelo? This is a wonderful opportunity to gaze upon his magnificent masterpieces and learn more about the man himself.
Tourists wishing to stay here for part or all of their vacation have a wide selection of lavish apartments in Florence to choose from. Here they can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city that was at the forefront of the ‘Enlightened Era’ of the arts.
He, along with other visionaries, transformed Florence into a cradle of artistic endeavours and creative expression that still continues to this day. Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in 1475 in Caprese, a charming little town in Casentino in the province of Arezzo.
Tourists wishing to stay here for part or all of their vacation have a wide selection of lavish apartments in Florence to choose from. Here they can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city that was at the forefront of the ‘Enlightened Era’ of the arts.
He, along with other visionaries, transformed Florence into a cradle of artistic endeavours and creative expression that still continues to this day. Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in 1475 in Caprese, a charming little town in Casentino in the province of Arezzo.
His home house has been transformed into a quaint museum where visitors can look around photographic examples of his work and a rich history of his life; from moving to the Santa Croce district of Florence city as a young child and becoming an apprentice of the great early Renaissance sculptor, Ghirlandaio.
In Florence, visit Museo Casa Buonarroti where example of some of his early work is displayed. See ‘The Battle of the Centaurs’ and ‘Madonna della scala’ which demonstrate the awesome talent of the young sculptor. This interesting collection of creativity is situated on the corner between Via Ghibellina and Via Buonarroti.
In Florence, visit Museo Casa Buonarroti where example of some of his early work is displayed. See ‘The Battle of the Centaurs’ and ‘Madonna della scala’ which demonstrate the awesome talent of the young sculptor. This interesting collection of creativity is situated on the corner between Via Ghibellina and Via Buonarroti.
Michelangelo’s most famous masterpiece came in the form of a superb marble statue of a strong nude man titled ‘David’. It’s located at the Galleria dell ‘Accademia, in Piazza san Marco and earned Michelangelo a seat among the masters of the Renaissance. His close attention to the male form and the realistic impressions this talented man could carve out from marble is astounding.
If you’re passing through the city of Siena on your Tuscan touring trail then why not pay a visit to the Duoma where Michelangelo sculpted four superb statues, including one of St. Paul that is said to greatly resemble the artist himself!
He was also a great painter and an example of one of his most famous paintings is hung in the Uffizi Gallery in Piazza della Signoria. It’s titled ‘Tondo Doni and is a magnificent circular painting of the Holy Family. Of course, his greatest painting feat can be seen at the Sistine Chapel in Rome where biblical scenes were created by him all across the ceiling and walls.
Visitors can visit the tomb of Michelangelo Buonarroti which is in the Basilica of Santa Croce close to the home where he was raised. This marks the end of a fascinating tour that which undoubtedly enrich your cultural Tuscan holiday experience!
Read through some of our fantastic articles on other inspiring Renaissance masters to help plan a historical tour filled with delightful artistic attractions.
If you’re passing through the city of Siena on your Tuscan touring trail then why not pay a visit to the Duoma where Michelangelo sculpted four superb statues, including one of St. Paul that is said to greatly resemble the artist himself!
He was also a great painter and an example of one of his most famous paintings is hung in the Uffizi Gallery in Piazza della Signoria. It’s titled ‘Tondo Doni and is a magnificent circular painting of the Holy Family. Of course, his greatest painting feat can be seen at the Sistine Chapel in Rome where biblical scenes were created by him all across the ceiling and walls.
Visitors can visit the tomb of Michelangelo Buonarroti which is in the Basilica of Santa Croce close to the home where he was raised. This marks the end of a fascinating tour that which undoubtedly enrich your cultural Tuscan holiday experience!
Read through some of our fantastic articles on other inspiring Renaissance masters to help plan a historical tour filled with delightful artistic attractions.
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picture 2: ctny / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: fsuguy / CC BY 3.0
