Synopsis

The fifteenth century found Florence at the heart of the Renaissance, a crucible from which our modern world emerged. This first installment offers a glimpse into the confident gaze of Michelangelo's David, the graceful beauty of Botticelli's Birth of Venus, the astonishing depth of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, the tranquil artistry of Fra Angelico, and the dome that marked the Renaissance’s dawn. Afterward, we will journey across the Arno to explore the vibrant life of Florentine artisans—thei