Churches and palaces in Florence have been the subject matter of book-length, often multivolume studies over the centuries. This book is a compendium of the main churches in Florence, and has been written with two distinct audiences in mind: English-speaking students of Renaissance art, architecture, literature and history and the well-read traveller to Florence who wishes to place the works of art and architecture into the wider context of Italian culture.
The choice of churches discussed here was influenced by the author's experience as teacher for several university programmes on site in Florence. The buildings described and analysed are those which students will most likely encounter in the course of their study-abroad stay in Florence, whether they wish to specialise in art, architecture or the history of the Florentine Renaissance.
This book represents a textbook that offers concise information on the history, art, and architecture of 25 of the main Florentine churches, provides plans and photos of the façades, and introduces the student to some of the most important vocabulary and the main textual sources of the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries.
Creating a history of Florentine churches in a single volume is a monumental task, as many of the buildings have been the subject of extensive and lengthy scholarship over the years. This book achieves its goal by tackling the main churches of Florence one by one, in a series of focused chapters. Each chapter takes the reader on an informative tour through the building, complete with photographs and plans. The text is packed with extensive, informative, and
pertinent detail about the church's architecture, fittings, decorations, and history.
Particularly valuable are the accompanying source references, including translations from key texts of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, which create a compelling historical context for each structure. Clear, concise, and complete, this book will be a valuable tool for students and lovers of Florence alike. Rebecca Tucker, PhD, Associate Professor, Colorado College; Director, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum Students and inquisitive travelers will welcome Galdy's intelligent, thorough, and passionate study of the central churches of Florence'and much more. The book carefully examines the history, art, and architecture of the most important religious places in the beloved Tuscan city. Readers will especially welcome Galdy's clear and engaging writing as she invites them into
the great richness and inspiration of 25 leading Florentine churches. The book transported me in memory back to my favorite churches and places in Florence. Beautiful, informative, and well-referenced photographs add much to this impressive study. Galdy's book will surely travel with me on my next visit to Florence. This fine study deserves a wide audience. Francis T. Hannafey, Fairfield University.publiarq.com
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