Art of the Florentine Renaissance

Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 showcases Europe’s great art and architecture. © 2024 | After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence. We revel in the bold spirit of the Cathedral's lofty dome and Botticelli's sweet “Venus.“ Leonardo da Vinci gives us the iconic “Last Supper“ and enigmatic “Mona Lisa.“ And Michelangelo — sculptor of “David,“ painter of the Sistine, and architect of St. Peter's — takes the Florentine Renaissance to new heights. #ricksteveseurope #artofeurope #arthistory *Check out Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: • European tours: • Guidebooks: • Travel gear: • Travel classes: • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.