Tales from Tuscany

Francis August 6, 2023

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by Leslie Jones
We are all pilgrims who seek Italy. - Goethe
Exploring the awe-inspiring corridor between the Uffizi Gallery and nearby Piazza della Signoria, I’m intrigued by the myriad statues lining the exterior walls. Machiavelli, Donatello, Redi, Dante, Giotto, all on display, remind me of the literary legacy of Florence, Italy.
Additional artistic forefathers along this same path include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Brunelleschi, known best for designing the dome of the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) in Florence. He was also known for principles of linear perspective...

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