Audio book descriptionOn this tour of Florence, explore the distinctive Duomo of Florence; see the Gates of Paradise, the innovative bronze doors that ushered in the Renaissance; savor a hot chocolate with whipped cream; go inside Dante's Church, stroll the square that was once a Roman Forum; stop at a snack-stand selling the Florentine delicacy tripe; wander through Renaissance delights and Medieval alleys; enjoy magical views and timeless landscapes; inspect street-front wine bars, markets, and palaces; see the spot designed for Michelangelo's David; and end your walk at the Ponte Vecchio, the Old Bridge that's spanned the Arno River for 700 years.
Audio book descriptionThe Lives of the Great Artists was the first truly comprehensive history of art. Originally published in 1550, it remains our greatest source of information about the explosion of artistic creativity on the 16th century Italy, the Renaissance. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), himself a painter and architect of renown, was a personal friend of such major figures as Michelangelo and Titan, and his accounts of the lives of his contemporaries have an authenticity and immediacy which is unique. In this selection, 40 of the greatest artists of the period are featured.
Audio book descriptionWe begin by seeing four eras of Rome's 2, 000-year-old history all in one view. We ascend the Capitoline Hill with Michelangelo's harmonious Piazza; explore the prison where legend says St. Peter and Paul were held captive;walk through the Ancient Roman Fo…
Audio book descriptionWhether visiting museums and galleries or taking Art History courses, we often marvel at the brilliant artwork, but learn little about the artists behind the creations. Kathleen Krull's acclaimed Lives of the Artists examines 20 brilliant artists and tells us why their neighbors had so much to whisper about. From DaVinci to Rembrandt, van Gogh to Matisse, and Picasso to Warhol, you'll learn about both their artistic masterpieces and their personal messes. Fun and lighthearted, yet full of solid information, trivia, and provocative commentary, Lives of the Artists presents objective, 3-dimensional biographies of the world's great artists.
