Florence Field Trips


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January 18th 2009
Published: January 18th 2009
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Hello everyone! I realize these next few entries are WAY overdue, but I am back from Christmas break and finally have internet access to my laptop, where everything is saved, so I will try to be very efficient in updating you all on my travels. Enjoy! I went to Florence twice for field trips. Each time we went to museums and churches to view the changes in Renaissance art. I really liked Floren... Read Full Entry



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San Lorenzo and Medici ChapelSan Lorenzo and Medici Chapel
San Lorenzo and Medici Chapel

The Medici Chapel, designed by Michelangelo is attached to San Lorenzo
East DoorsEast Doors
East Doors

The east doors of the Baptistry--we studied these in class as well.
The DavidThe David
The David

statue by Michelangelo...i wasn't supposed to take pics...hehe
High reliefsHigh reliefs
High reliefs

I think this was a water trough in the Duomo Museum
Duomo MuseumDuomo Museum
Duomo Museum

this is the location of Michelangelo's second Pieta...we couldn't take pics of that though
Brancacci ChapelBrancacci Chapel
Brancacci Chapel

Masaccio painted the frescoes in here. He was innovative in his realism of emotion.
More MasaccioMore Masaccio
More Masaccio

The Brancacci Chapel is located in Santa Maria del Carmine
The ExpulsionThe Expulsion
The Expulsion

expulision of of adam and eve--by Masaccio
Rainy FlorenceRainy Florence
Rainy Florence

it rained the entire weekend...we were all pretty wet all the time...
Cafe stopCafe stop
Cafe stop

we stopped here for a coffee
Ponte VecchioPonte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio

this is the Christmas light display on the Ponte Vecchio
Giampiero!Giampiero!
Giampiero!

my Italian Renaissance art teacher
Facade of Santa CroceFacade of Santa Croce
Facade of Santa Croce

This is the location of many tombs of important figures of Florentian history



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