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Florence: The Art of Magnificence

Renaissance Florence was the birthplace of the modern world and is home to many of its greatest artistic treasures. Florentine artists revolutionized art and architecture, and families like the Medici dominated European finance and politics. This documentary takes you through the streets, palaces and piazzas of Florence in order to discover how this city invented the art of magnificence.

Florence: The Art of Magnificence

28m 50s

Renaissance Florence was the birthplace of the modern world and is home to many of its greatest artistic treasures. Florentine artists revolutionized art and architecture, and families like the Medici dominated European finance and politics. This documentary takes you through the streets, palaces and piazzas of Florence in order to discover how this city invented the art of magnificence.

Episodes

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    Florence: The Art of Magnificence

    28m 50s

    Renaissance Florence was the birthplace of the modern world and is home to many of its greatest artistic treasures. Florentine artists revolutionized art and architecture, and families like the Medici dominated European finance and politics. This documentary takes you through the streets, palaces and piazzas of Florence in order to discover how this city invented the art of magnificence.

Schedule

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    Florence: The Art of Magnificence

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    30 Minutes

    Host Dr. Rocky Ruggiero relays the story of Florence, Italy, through its art, architecture and history.

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