The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, holding a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery was opened to the public in 1769 and formally became a museum in 1865....
The Uffizi Gallery, Florence Italy
The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, holding a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery was opened to the public in 1769 and formally became a museum in 1865.
History of The Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery originated in 1115, when the Florentine people rebelled against the Margraviate of Tuscany upon the death of Matilda of Tuscany. The Florentines formed a commune in her successors' place and was ruled by a council known as the Signoria of Florence. The signoria was chosen by the gonfaloniere (titular ruler of the city), who was elected every two months by Florentine guild members. During the Republic's history, Florence was an important cultural, economic, political and artistic force in Europe. Its coin, the florin, was the dominant trade coin of Western Europe for large scale transactions and became widely imitated throughout the continent.
The republic had a checkered history of coups and countercoups against various factions. The Medici faction gained governance of the city in 1434 under Cosimo de' Medici. The Medici kept control of Florence until 1494. Giovanni de' Medici, who later became Pope Leo X, reconquered the republic in 1512. Florence repudiated Medici authority for a second time in 1527, during the War of the League of Cognac. The Medici reassumed their rule in 1531 after an 11-month siege of the city, aided by Emperor Charles V. Pope Clement VII, himself a Medici, appointed his relative Alessandro de' Medici as the first "Duke of the Florentine Republic", thereby transforming the Republic into a hereditary monarchy.
Art Collection
The Uffizi Gallery has an amazing collection of Western painting from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The gallery's sculpture collection is also rich, with works ranging from ancient times to the present day. Some of the famous paintings in the Uffizi Gallery include:
- Painting by 'Vannucci Pietro (Le Perugin)' : Socrates
- Painting by 'Palma Vecchio' : Judith
- Painting by 'Donato Bramante' : Study
- Painting by 'Sandro Botticelli' : Pallas
- Painting by 'Giuseppe Arcimboldo' : Saddle cover
The Uffizi Gallery also has an architecture capable of modulating spaces and constantly renovating itself though maintaining an enduring majestic sign. The dark grey walls enhance the gold background works in the 13th-century room in the Uffizi.
Visit
The Uffizi Gallery is open to visitors all year round, except on Mondays. You can buy tickets online through the official website of The Uffizi Gallery. For more information about visiting hours and prices, please visit:
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Conclusion
The Uffizi Gallery is a must-visit destination for art lovers and anyone interested in the history of Western art. With its priceless collection of paintings, sculptures, and architecture, the Uffizi Gallery offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the beauty and creativity of human expression.
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