The Flowering of Florence
Author | : Lucia Tongiorgi Tomasi |
Publisher | : Ben Uri Gallery & Museum |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076002352297 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Flowering of Florence written by Lucia Tongiorgi Tomasi and published by Ben Uri Gallery & Museum. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living immersed in landscapes of great natural beauty, Tuscans have always harboured a deep love of flowers and gardens. During the Renaissance, in intellectual circles this propensity developed naturally into an interest in horticulture and the botanical sciences, subjects that would co-exist in perfect harmony with the Medici family's love of the arts.