Vacationing in Italy brings many rewards and none more enjoyable than the opportunity to view the great masterpieces from art in Renaissance Italy. This period in the country's history produced some of the most remarkable paintings, sculptures and frescoes in the world. Looking at reproductions in books does not prepare you for the wonder of seeing them for real and access to them is affordable for the ordinary tourist. This extraordinary period, which blossomed in a small country, has given so much to the world and many artworks are simply priceless.
There are numerous destinations for the art lover and the tourist industry has been largely founded on the treasures of Renaissance art in Italy. Florence is one of the most popular cities and is an Aladdin's cave of priceless art works. The city was home to no less than Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Donatello. One of the most important museums here is the Uffizi, which houses da Vinci's The Adoration of the Magi and The Annunciation. The collection includes another version of the Adoration of the Magi, by Bottticelli and his renowned Birth of Venus. There is also The Ognissanti Madonna by Giotto, the Doni Tondo by Michelangelo and the Madonna of the Goldfinch by Raphael.
Other museums in Florence with fine examples of the art of Renaissance Italy include the Romano, the Bardini, and the Museum of the Opera del Duomo. In addition to the cities' museums and galleries, there are the numerous medieval churches and the city Cathedral that also contain breathtaking paintings and statues.
Rome of course is another treasure trove for the admirer of great art and architecture. Popes have traditionally supported the artists of the day and artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael benefited from this practice. Vatican City receives thousands of visitors each year, intent on seeing art in Renaissance Italy at its best. The wonderful dome of the St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline. The Vatican Museum houses the Raphael Rooms and the famous Sistine Chapel, renowned for the Michelangelo ceiling fresco. Official guided tours are available with expert guides bringing the history and culture of the Vatican to life.
Rome also has internationally respected museums, housing the great art of Renaissance Italy. One of the most popular is the Galleria Borghese, which contains works by Bernini. There are also several churches with important paintings and sculptures within. The Santa Maria del Popolo has two paintings by Caravaggio. Three other Caravaggio woks are to be found in the San Luigi dei Francesi. A statue of Moses by Michelangelo is housed in the San Pietro in Vincoli. Various organized tours of the architectural splendor and art of Renaissance Italy are on offer. Many are conducted by academics in the field of art history and architecture. - 15437
There are numerous destinations for the art lover and the tourist industry has been largely founded on the treasures of Renaissance art in Italy. Florence is one of the most popular cities and is an Aladdin's cave of priceless art works. The city was home to no less than Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Donatello. One of the most important museums here is the Uffizi, which houses da Vinci's The Adoration of the Magi and The Annunciation. The collection includes another version of the Adoration of the Magi, by Bottticelli and his renowned Birth of Venus. There is also The Ognissanti Madonna by Giotto, the Doni Tondo by Michelangelo and the Madonna of the Goldfinch by Raphael.
Other museums in Florence with fine examples of the art of Renaissance Italy include the Romano, the Bardini, and the Museum of the Opera del Duomo. In addition to the cities' museums and galleries, there are the numerous medieval churches and the city Cathedral that also contain breathtaking paintings and statues.
Rome of course is another treasure trove for the admirer of great art and architecture. Popes have traditionally supported the artists of the day and artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael benefited from this practice. Vatican City receives thousands of visitors each year, intent on seeing art in Renaissance Italy at its best. The wonderful dome of the St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline. The Vatican Museum houses the Raphael Rooms and the famous Sistine Chapel, renowned for the Michelangelo ceiling fresco. Official guided tours are available with expert guides bringing the history and culture of the Vatican to life.
Rome also has internationally respected museums, housing the great art of Renaissance Italy. One of the most popular is the Galleria Borghese, which contains works by Bernini. There are also several churches with important paintings and sculptures within. The Santa Maria del Popolo has two paintings by Caravaggio. Three other Caravaggio woks are to be found in the San Luigi dei Francesi. A statue of Moses by Michelangelo is housed in the San Pietro in Vincoli. Various organized tours of the architectural splendor and art of Renaissance Italy are on offer. Many are conducted by academics in the field of art history and architecture. - 15437
