Tucked away in the heart of Florence, Italy, you’ll find the Uffizi Gallery, a testament to creativity and the enduring legacy of the Renaissance. This remarkable cultural gem, established by…
It’s a Mixed use Social/cultural bridge. Instead of being a structure that connects to parts of a city, it becomes a city in itself. A place of meeting, a place…
‘Mannerism art’, is a term derived from the Italian word ‘maniera’ which means style. During 1510 and 1530, artists in Florence found a new source of inspiration from classical antiquity…
When I learned about the cupola of Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore, in a relatively dull and dry history lesson, something in me stirred. I was intrigued and instantly enamored.…
Renaissance- the rebirth of classical arts and the ‘age of discovery.’ The style adopted its features from classical Roman architecture and was modified in time. Most secular outputs of art…
Churches have always excited architects and artists due to their various styles, massiveness, and intricate motifs. Churches are known by their styles and depict the transformation of architecture and art…
There is perhaps no city in the world that offers keener attraction to an architect than does Florence. The attraction lies in its extraordinary mingling of great art and literature,…
When we hear the word ‘Renaissance’, we think of Michelangelo, Medici, and Italy. Of all the art movements and architectural periods in the world, the Renaissance is one of the…
Renaissance. The word itself means re-birth. Re-birth of the Greek and Roman architecture. Renaissance is considered to start in the 14th century followed by the Gothic architectural style. Many reasons…