Through the work of great masters including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, we explore the rivalries, ambitions, patronage and innovations that shaped Florentine art. From the power of the Medici to the emergence of artistic reputation and individual genius, discover how Florence helped redefine the role of the artist and laid the foundations for the modern art world.
Through the work of great masters including Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, we explore the rivalries, ambitions, patronage and innovations that shaped Florentine art. From the power of the Medici to the emergence of artistic reputation and individual genius, discover how Florence helped redefine the role of the artist and laid the foundations for the modern art world.