About this experience
The Renaissance art is not only paintings but also expressive sculpture. To get a complete impression of the creative heritage of that period in Florence, one should at least visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery, which complement each other. The latter was created in the 16th century and houses a unique collection of sculptures and paintings. I will guide you through the museum halls where the works of the best Renaissance masters and later periods are displayed, as well as sculptures by Michelangelo and Giambologna.
What to expect
The Gallery at the Academy of Fine Arts was created for students to hone their skills, inspired by the works of the great masters. Therefore, the exhibits include works by artists of the 15th century, such as Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi, Pietro Perugino, and Paolo Uccello.
We can talk about an artist and his work in different ways. For example, discuss the color scheme and composition, analyze the era and peculiarities of the artistic style. I will tell you about it during the tour, and you will also learn which feelings - happiness or the pain of unrequited love, passion or reverence - stirred the soul of the master, causing the need to create, embody his emotions with the help of a brush and chisel.
Of course, the main treasure of the gallery is the works of Michelangelo, seven in total, including the famous 'David' and 'Saint Matthew'. Equally significant is Giambologna's sculptural group 'The Rape of the Sabine Women'.
In addition to the mentioned, you will see works by Giotto and his students, masterpieces of the 'Mannerist' era, and a plaster cast workshop from the 19th century.
Moreover, the Academy building also houses the Museum of Musical Instruments, where you can find a tenor viola made by Antonio Stradivari and the world's first piano! Amazingly, it was in Florence that Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano.
Organizational details
Entrance tickets to the gallery are paid separately: €12 + €4 for booking, children and young people up to 18 years old have free admission. I will pre-order tickets for you to avoid long queues.
