The city of Florence eats, sleeps and breathes art. Examples of man’s artis－tic genius (天才) stand on nearly every street. Dozens of museums and art shops wait to be explored. Florence in
wow power levelingItaly is an art lover’s paradise1.
rf goldDuring the Renaissance, Flo－rence was a paradise for artists themselves. In fact, the Renaissance began here more than 500 years
requiem lantago. Before this time, art focused completely on religious (宗教的) subjects. Renaissance art began to include more variety. Artists painted pictures of ordinary people. They painted scenes from history and characters from Greek and Roman myths.
daoc platMichelangelo was the greatest of Florence’s artists. Visitors line up2 for hours at the Accademia Mu－seum for a look at his
Warhammer Gold impressive David. This 140-foot-high statue (雕像) has become the ideal human figure of the Renaissance. David is an example of Michelangelo’s talent for sculpting people simply, yet powerfully.
More of Michelangelo’s works can be seen in the great Palazzo Vecchio. Paintings and carvings of famous Italian artists fill the palace rooms.
lastchaos goldTo get a feel of modern Flo－rence, join the evening promenade (散步). This traditional feature of Italian life begins around 6:00 p.m. when everyone gets off work. Peo－ple stroll3 down the streets of central Florence to do last minute shopping or just chat with friends. Be sure to stroll past Perche Noi, home of the oldest and best ice cream in the city.
cabal alzFlorence has given the world many great art treasures. Some stand in gardens and squares. Others line the walls of beautiful palaces. Still others are the palaces themselves. For art lovers, Florence is indeed paradise.
Tasks:True or false.
1. Before the Renaissance artists mainly painted pictures of ordinary people.
2. Michelangelo’s David was in the great Palazzo Vecchio.
3. Some palaces in Florence are art treasures themselves
Home
Pages: 1
