by Facade of Pazzi Chapel My own picture Keeping with the Renaissance theme of my past couple of art analyses, I am going to discuss the Pazzi Chapel, a building commissioned by the powerful Pazzi family that resided in Florence (similar to how the Medici commissioned the Palazzo Medici Riccadi). The building,… Read More
by Entering Florence Three years ago (summer of 2011), I traveled to Florence, Italy with my parents and sister—the vibrant culture was palpable even upon entering the city with its tall, pale yellow buildings and horrendous traffic. I couldn’t believe there was so much vehicle traffic, the hallmark of globalization, in a… Read More
by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GianoMediciRicardi.gif This amazing Renaissance building was constructed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo from 1445 to 1460 in Florence, Italy. When it was built, it was simply known as the “Medici Palace” until the Riccardi family acquired it later on. The Italian word “palazzo” means any large house that was owned by wealthy… Read More
by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_Italy In July 2011, I went to Italy, England, and Switzerland with my family. Here is the itinerary that we used for Italy, although I added in some more days in Rome and the trips to Pompeii and Paestum. I guess I will just have to go back!Day One: Fly to… Read More