One of Europe's most beautiful cities is celebrated through the talents of artist Fabrice Moireau Florence, the capital of Tuscany, cradle of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfolds in this book its architectural wealth, its emblematic monuments as well as its popular neighborhoods. From churches to museums, from gardens to palaces and from small squares to winding streets, Fabrice Moireau paints a vivid portrait of the city of the Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Dante Alighieri.
Florence- capital of Tuscany, birthplace of the Renaissance, and a Unesco World Heritage Site – Is brought to life in this book through masterly watercolour paintings and pencil sketches of its architectural wealth iconic monuments and working – class areas. From churches to museums, gardens to palaces, and small squares to narrow streets, Fabrice Moireau has created a vivid portrait of the city where the Medici family, Leonardo da Vinci and Dant Alighieri once lived. Through Moireau’s pencil and paintbrush, and author Lucien d’Azay’s pen, the history, grandeur and charms of the « City of the Lily »are revealed.
