Thursday, April 8, 2010




There are many breath-taking Piazzas in Firenze, and I cannot seem to choose a favorite because every place is beautiful in its own way, some date back to the Renaissance and portray a completely different style. The first picture is of two bridges, the more famous is behind (called Ponte Vecchio), where there are houses and shops built upon a bridge over the Arno river (which runs through Firenze as well as very near to my house).
The second is a photo taken from the main train station of Firenze (Santa Maria Novella). The tower on the right is part of Santa Maria Novella Church, and in the distance is the incredible Duomo.
The third photo is of Il Batistero (the Baptistery), which is beside Il Duomo in Piazza Il Duomo. In Disegno, my teacher (Prof. Bruscoli) instructed me to sketch Il Batistero, and then visit it. I must admit, after 2 hours of sketching every little detail of this structure, it made me appreciate the artwork much more when I finally saw it in person.