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Welcome to Tuscany!
Here is a cultural slice of Italy that is so well known - Tuscany! Get to know this land through the wonderful pictures provided of small towns, farmhouses, places to eat, and beautiful buildings.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dante's Divine Comedy in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Art
Because of Dante's image-driven descriptions in "Divine Comedy", many artists have sought to illustrate his text through a wide variety of media. This essay will look at two outstanding examples of how Dante's words fed the creative...
Rice University
Galileo Project: The History of Florence
This site gives a brief history of how the city of Florence came to be.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides an overview of Machiavelli's life with some focus on his work as a dramatist. The excerpt here is taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica, and you can use link to read about...
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Tuscan Region
This site from Rice University of The Galileo Project provides a map (16th-Century) of the Tuscan region. The region was under the control of Florence. The map is more of a terrain map but interesting nonetheless.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Florence and Tuscany
The Galileo Project of Rice University describes Florence and Tuscany during the Renaissance period. Includes a tour of Renaissance Florence, as well as descriptions of daily life.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology
A good biography. Includes life and career information, as well as political background and general atmosphere of the times. Also contains descriptions/explanations of major works.
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Art and History of Florence
A multi-part history of Florence from its earliest origins to the present.
State University of New York
Suny Oneonta: Women in Renaissance Florence
SUNY-Oneonta provides a comprehensive look at the social position of women in Renaissance Florence, including a detailed look at the dowry system which existed at the time.
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Birth of Venus
This site contains a brief paragraph on Botticelli's painting "Birth of Venus." Also includes an image of the painting.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Renaissance: Focus on Florence
Overview of Florence during the Renaissance discusses the key elements and individuals that made the city a center of Renaissance power and culture: the Medici family, the wool trade, humanism, Florentine art and architecture,...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Florentine Art and Architecture
This site from Learner.org illustrates the inner and outer workings of Renaissance art and architecture in the Italian city of Florence. It also provides an example by noting some works by Michelangelo and Botticelli.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Contains a detailed biography of artist Michelangelo. Written from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
Other
Renaissance Personalities Student Home Page: Leonardo Da Vinci
Easy to read history of Da Vinci's life including his background, his accomplishments, and pictures of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. From a school project for 8th graders.
Curated OER
A Portrait of Florence Nightingale
This site gathers lots of information on the life and work of Florence Nightingale, including a timeline of facts, quotes, pictures, and audio.
Curated OER
Rice University: Florence and Tuscany
The Galileo Project of Rice University describes Florence and Tuscany during the Renaissance period. Includes a tour of Renaissance Florence, as well as descriptions of daily life.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Houses Protruding From the Ponte Vecchio
Houses protruding from the Ponte Vecchio (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Statue of Giovanni Delle Bande Nere
Statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Equestrian Statue of Ferdinando I
Equestrian Statue of Ferdinando I (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Buildings Along the Arno River
Buildings along the Arno river (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Dome of the Templo Israelitico
Dome of the Templo Israelitico (Florence)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Florence: Statues in the Bardini Gardens
Statues in the Bardini Gardens (Florence)