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No visitors to Florence will ever forget their first view of the citys roofs and domes from the surrounding hills. From a distance, the extraordinary panorama exerts its influence, and in the winding streets of the old city centerwith its bustling life, and varied sights, sounds, and smellsFlorence excites the senses like no other place on earth. In a nation that is home to a vast quantity of the worlds cultural treasures, Florence itself is rich in medieval and renaissance artifacts, both artistic and architectural. Filled with stunning photographs that were specifically commissioned for the book, Florencepresents some of the citys famous monuments and palaces, while also focusing on hidden, everyday details that capture its very spirit. The result is a vivid, living portrait of a unique and ancient city.
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Florence
A city with a view
No visitors to Florence will ever forget their first view from the surrounding hills of the city's roofs and domes. From a distance, this extraordinary panorama exerts its influence, but it is in the winding streets of the old city centre-- with its bustling life, its varied sights, sounds and smells-- that Florence excites the senses in a way like no other place on earth. Italy is home to a vast quantity of the world's cultural treasures, and Florence itself is rich in medieval and Renaissance artefacts, both artistic and architectural.
This book guides the first-time visitor through this cultural treasure trove, and sheds light on the beauty and importance of the masterpieces on display. For those familiar with Florence, the volume shows an unfamiliar face of an old friend, presenting some of the city's famous monuments and palaces in a new and distinctive manner, with a blend of stunning photography and a focus on the hidden, everyday details that somehow capture the very spirit of the place. The result is a vivid, living portrait of this unique and ancient city.
Mario Sabbieti was born in Florence, where he now lives. He has written and published two novels for young people, set in Florence during the Resistance and in the days of the 1966 flood, as well as the text for Florence from the Air (Weidenfeld & Nicolson).
Ilka Singelmann Guaraldi was born in Germany and now lives in Florence. She studied painting and stage design at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. She has worked in radio and television, and been responsible for films and documentaries in both Italy and abroad.
Auro Lecci studied architecture and visual arts in Florence and the United States. He worked as an artist in the 1960s and 70s and exhibited extensively in galleries and museums. He was amongst the first to work in computer graphics and exhibited at the show devoted to this at the Venice Biennale in 1970.
Florence: A City with a View,Mario Sabbieti,Ilka Singelmann Guaraldi,Auro Lecci,Tauris Parke Paperbacks,1860648312,Europe - Italy,Florence (Italy),Photography,Pictorial works,Subjects & Themes - Travel - General,Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Europe,Travel,Italy,Travel & holiday guides,Travel / Europe / Italy
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