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Art History Holidays In Italy
Birthplace of the Renaissance and for centuries the
centre of Western Civilisation, Italy has
made an immense contribution to Europe's historical and
cultural heritage. Holiday makers
with an interest in artor
culture therefore enjoy a wealth of opportunities to
explore some of the world's most incredible masterpieces
of art and architecture.
Anyone with a passion for art will love an art history
holiday in Italy, but art buffs interested in the
Renaissance and Baroque periods in particular are in for
a treat with the country's many masterpieces by
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, Botticelli,
Fra Angelico, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian
and Raphael.
There are many fascinating areas to visit throughout
Italy, but three of the most perfect places for art
history holidays are the glorious cities of Florence,
Venice and Rome.
Art Holidays in Florence
Florence was at the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance
and it remains one of the world's top attractions for
art lovers, as well as being one of the most beautiful
cities in the world.
With former residents including Renaissance masters
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and
Botticelli, it's no wonder that Florence is so popular
for art history holidays.
The Uffizi
Florence's Uffizi gallery is
a Mecca for those on art holidays, history and cultural
heritage holidays, and contains major works by all of
the above artists and many more. It is one of the most
famous museums of painting and sculpture in the world.
Art Holidays in Venice
In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Venetian
Republic was a major power and during the 1700s Venice
began to greatly influence the art, architecture and
literature of the rest of Europe.
Today, with much of the city unchanged for 600 years,
art lovers don't need to enter a gallery to get a sense
of the place's cultural heritage. Holiday makers with an
interest in the Venetian school of painting should be
sure to visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia, with its many
masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto and
Titian.
Despite the major impact of the huge numbers of tourists
who flock to Venice to sample its magic, the city is
still a must for any art holiday in Italy.
Art Holidays in Rome
Another major centre during the Renaissance period, the
centre of Rome is a mixture of the Renaissance and the
Baroque styles. Rome is famous for its grand 17th
century squares and its huge number of monuments,
museums and artistic masterpieces.
Rome's Borghese and Gallery of Modern Art
The city has many fantastic museums and galleries to
visit on an art history holiday, including the Borghese
Gallery, with major works by Raphael, Rubens, Titian,
Caravaggio and Bernini.
Rome also boasts the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Holiday makers are always taken aback by this gallery,
which houses the most important Italian collection of
paintings and sculptures of the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries including works by Goya, Renoir, Van Gogh,
Degas, Monet, Cezanne, Modigliani, Kandinsky and Klimt.
Kieron Sellens is the marketing manager
of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AiTO).
With AITO's cultural breaks you can choose from
tailor-made art
history holidays, historical tours, musical trips
and many more. Article
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