Following its turbulent medieval era, Europe experienced a revival of ancient artistry, with Florence at the forefront of this cultural renaissance. We embrace the daring essence of the Cathedral's towering dome and Botticelli's enchanting Venus. Leonardo da Vinci gifts us with masterpieces like the famous Last Supper and the mysterious Mona Lisa. Meanwhile, Michelangelo, renowned for his sculpture of David, the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and the architectural marvel of St. Peter's, elevates the Florentine Renaissance to unprecedented levels of brilliance.
Show
Rick Steves' Europe
Episode
S12E07
Air Date
Oct 01, 2023
Season 12 Episodes
S12E01
Art of Prehistoric Europe
S12E02
Art of Ancient Greece
S12E03
Ancient Roman Art
S12E04
Art of the Roman Empire
S12E05
Art of the Early Middle Ages
S12E06
Art of the High Middle Ages
S12E07
Art of the Florentine Renaissance
S12E08
Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence
S12E09
Baroque Art
S12E10
Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages
S12E11
Art of the Impressionists and Beyond
S12E12
Art of the 20th Century