From famous frescos and family restaurants to meditative spots that soothe the soul, To Florence con Amore: 77 Ways to Love the City reveals a city full of unsung treasures and fascinating cultural gems. This collection of must-sees that are rarely seen is an indispensable guide for those who know the city and those eager to meet her. Jane Fortune s intimate and informative essays, many drawn from her cultural column, Mosaics , in The Florentine, Tuscany s English-language newspaper, are for anyone longing to spend quality time with this beloved city. The guild-based history of Florence, the city s role as the birthplace of opera, the perspective and innovation of its artists, the far-reaching vision of its leaders all find space in To Florence con Amore . Jane Fortune s warm but concise prose urges readers to discover a city where the fine arts reign sovereign and craftsmanship is key. This love-inspired guide offers day-trips and afternoon getaways appropriate for all of Florence s admirers. Whether you love theatre, costume and the performing arts or are more apt to swoon before a fresco, painting or breath-taking view there are options for everyone. This guide spotlights myriad itineraries including medieval palaces and Renaissance chapels, contemporary art gardens, natural oasis, libraries, and science museums, spanning centuries cultural wealth. Thanks to eye-catching, full-color photographs, To Florence con Amore provides rich views of the city s multi-faceted character. The bird s egg blues of della Robbia ceramics, the luminous shades of handcrafted silk, a sun-drenched view from the Arno, the shadowy silence of Santa Croce, the luscious greens of traditionally Tuscan landscapes urge both visitor and resident to rediscover the beauties of one of the world s most renowned cities.

To Florence con Amore. 77 Ways to Love the City

Travel

Jane Fortune

Europe

The Florentine Press

An extraordinary quest in Florence. Indiana Jane strikes again: another painting has been salvaged from centuries of decay; another woman artist rescued from oblivion. From the lofty halls of the Uffizi to the attic storerooms of the Pitti Palace, Jane Fortune leads the reader on a quest whose aim is the restoration, recuperation and rediscovery of famous or unknown works by women artists in Florence's museums. In a city of indisputable masters, Fortune opens a window on the trials and triumphs of remarkable women whose lives and works remain an unfamiliar but fascinating part of Florence s cultural heritage. With historical episodes and modern-day milestones, Invisible Women is a celebration of creativity, a protest against indifference, a race against time and a daring dream for the future. This book was made into a PBS documentary called 'Invisible Women', produced by WFYI Productions from Indianapolis, and was aired on American public television (Public Broadcasting Service) in 2013. The documentary won an Emmy award as the Best Documentary in the Cultural/Historical Program category. Proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Advancing Women Artists Foundation to fund the restoration of works of art by women.

Invisible Women. Forgotten Artists of Florence (English and Italian Edition)

Arts & Photography

From famous frescos and family restaurants to meditative spots that soothe the soul, To Florence con Amore: 90 Ways to Love the City reveals a city full of unsung treasures and fascinating cultural gems. This collection of must-sees that are rarely seen is an indispensable guide for those who know the city and those eager to meet her. Jane Fortune s intimate and informative essays, many drawn from her cultural column, Mosaics , in The Florentine, Tuscany s English-language newspaper, are for anyone longing to spend quality time with this beloved city. The guild-based history of Florence, the city s role as the birthplace of opera, the perspective and innovation of its artists, the far-reaching vision of its leaders all find space in To Florence con Amore . Jane Fortune s warm but concise prose urges readers to discover a city where the fine arts reign sovereign and craftsmanship is key. This love-inspired guide offers day-trips and afternoon getaways appropriate for all of Florence s admirers. Whether you love theatre, costume and the performing arts or are more apt to swoon before a fresco, painting or breath-taking view there are options for everyone. This guide spotlights myriad itineraries including medieval palaces and Renaissance chapels, contemporary art gardens, natural oasis, libraries, and science museums, spanning centuries cultural wealth. Thanks to eye-catching, full-color photographs, To Florence con Amore provides rich views of the city s multi-faceted character. The bird s egg blues of della Robbia ceramics, the luminous shades of handcrafted silk, a sun-drenched view from the Arno, the shadowy silence of Santa Croce, the luscious greens of traditionally Tuscan landscapes urge both visitor and resident to rediscover the beauties of one of the world s most renowned cities.

To Florence con Amore. 90 Ways to Love the City

Florence, Italy has always been a center for women artists whether Medici court painters, Grand Tour copy artists or the world s most highly acclaimed portraitists. Experience the works of Florence s most renowned women painters and sculptors and see the famed city from a whole different perspective. Art by Women in Florence: A Guide through Five Hundred Years is an essential pocket-guide that takes readers into meditative monasteries and through enchanting Medici villas, libraries and churches. Be inspired by the spiritual masterpieces of sixteenth-century artist Suor Plautilla Nelli, the first woman painter of Florence, and learn more about Artemisia Gentileschi s gripping paintings of violent revenge. View dozens of miniature still-life masterpieces in Palazzo Pitti or spend a unique afternoon scrutinizing self-portraits in the Vasari Corridor, Florence s most populated venue for female artists. Whether you re a first-time visitor or a veteran traveler, this guidebook provides a new outlook, spotlighting 80 works by 60 artists. The first and only guide of its kind, it reveals a side of Florence that simply must not be missed!

Art by Women in Florence: A Guide through Five Hundred Years

Linda Falcone

Florence is a city that never stops giving. This is a story of gifts: of artists and the paintings and sculptures they gave to a beloved city in a time of great need. In the wake of the disaster of the 1966 flood, which damaged countless works of art, the government of Florence called for donations of artworks to fulfill a dream of creating a modern-day Uffizi that would reclaim the city s place at the forefront of the world s art scene. And the world answered. Italy-loving artists from as far as Cuba, the United States, and Poland gave works to the city as a gesture of solidarity. Among them were numerous women whose stories and interviews offer a personal look at twentieth-century creativity in Italy. When the World Answered reveals their unsung art treasures and continues the Advancing Women Artists Foundation s quest to reclaim the legacy of women artists in Florence, through publication, restoration and exhibition of their works.

When the World Answered. Florence, Women Artists and the 1966 Flood