{"product_id":"b01ep2cava","title":"Churches in Florence: With detailed explanations of the art of artists like Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Donatello and many more","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe  churches of Florence  are among the absolute highlights of the city. There is simply an incredible amount to see — both outside and inside. Even before you really start exploring, Florence announces itself with the dome of  Santa Maria del Fiore  towering above the rooftops. Other churches are more modest from the outside, but they can hold some of the most important artworks of the  Renaissance . Think of the  Brancacci Chapel  in  Santa Maria del Carmine , or the powerful architecture of  San Lorenzo , where you can still feel the genius of  Brunelleschi  and  Michelangelo .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, any visit to Florence should include time for its churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou should see the  Tornabuoni Chapel  to admire  Ghirlandaio’s frescoes . You should visit the  Medici Chapels  in  San Lorenzo  to experience one of the most sublime combinations of sculpture and architecture created by  Michelangelo . And of course, you shouldn’t miss the extraordinary doors of the  Florence Baptistery .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I’ll show you  what to look for  in the churches of Florence. I explain the scenes in the great  fresco cycles  — so you can understand what you are seeing instead of just walking past beautiful images — and I point out the  architectural innovations  that architects like  Brunelleschi  introduced when they designed these spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guide you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed highlights of Florence’s most important churches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClear explanations of major  fresco cycles  and what they show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories and historical context behind the artworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural details and innovations (especially the work of  Brunelleschi )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key masterpieces you should not miss (including works connected to  Michelangelo )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMy name is  Paul . I have had the good fortune of working as a  tour guide all over Italy , and I also used to guide in  Florence and Tuscany  as a tour leader. I love showing people the places that make this country so special — places filled with  art, history, and stories worth knowing .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52797247455448,"sku":"YSL25585","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/81OFdeDq2PL._SY1500.jpg?v=1792834317","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b01ep2cava","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}