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February 11, 2012
tiffany is one of the most famous international popular jewelries brand,built in 1837. it has the silver material as the initial upper of the jewelries. though they have the same luxury and elegant quality gold and diamond verisons, but the silver is the most welcomed in common people. in 1867, as the US first firm, tiffany win the most excellent silverware award in paris. we know that clearly, not because we are the seller of cheap tiffany jewelries, but the tiffany has so high reputation that you can find many information as long as you search its name in the browser. tiffany is really a ki... (read more)
Author: florence ence
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2. the popular jordan shoes
February 11, 2012
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February 11, 2012
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Author: florence ence
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February 11, 2012
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Author: florence ence
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5. The Medusa by Caravaggio and The Majesty of the Holy Trinity of Cimabue at the Uffizi Gallery in Fl
February 10, 2012
There are two versions of The Medusa by Caravaggio, both made by the Italian painter. The first, an oil on canvas, dating back to 1596, is situated in a private collection. The second version, recently restored, is also an oil on canvas, but slightly larger, and it is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, where it is possible to admire it. The subject is the head of the horrible screaming mythological creature, the Medusa, with snakes instead of hair and able to transmute into rock whoever look straight into her eyes. The opera was a gift, commissioned to Caravaggio in the late 1... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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6. The Majesty of Cimabue's Holy Trinity at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 10, 2012
The Majesty of the Holy Trinity is a tempera painting dating end of 1200, designed by the Italian painter Cimabue. The work is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, where it is possible to admire it. Protagonists of the composition are the Madonna on the throne with the Child Jesus surrounded by angels and, just below, some prophets realized in half length. The painting quality is immense, and the dimensions of the opera are considerable: 385x223. The opera was probably commissioned to Cimabue to ornate the major altar of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Florence. To visit the Uf... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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7. The Medusa by Caravaggio in the Galleria the Uffizi in Florence
February 10, 2012
There are two versions of The Medusa by Caravaggio, both made by the Italian painter. The first, an oil on canvas, dating back to 1596, is situated in a private collection. The second version, recently restored, is also an oil on canvas, but slightly larger, and it is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, where it is possible to admire it. The subject is the head of the horrible screaming mythological creature, the Medusa, with snakes instead of hair and able to transmute into rock whoever look straight into her eyes. The opera was a gift, commissioned to Caravaggio in the late 1... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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8. Visit the Tuscan town of Lucca
February 10, 2012
When you plan a stay in a self-catering property in Tuscany, it is likely you are looking forward to a holiday packed with sightseeing, walks in the countryside, plenty of sunshine and some sumptuous Italian food. However, where exactly should you base yourself?
One town that is a great place to book Tuscany villas is Lucca. Not only is it a fascinating spot to visit in its own right, but it is also located close to Pisa and is only a short journey from Florence.
As a result, you will be able to visit some of the most popular tourist attractions in the region without having to travel... (read more)
Author: Dipika Patel
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9. Current exhibitions and exhibitions concluded at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 10, 2012
By visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, till March the eleventh 2012, it will be possible to admire an impressive graphic collection: a selection of fifty sheets from collections of the Prints and Drawings Cabinet.
The exhibition is going to range over the activity of Ugo da Carpi, the first to introduce the color in print production, initially woven with Tiziano in Venice and later with Raffaello in Rome.
Among the many exhibitions hosted by the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, it is to remind one in particular, particularly interesting: the exhibition "The Splendour and Reas... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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10. The Exhibition of 2011 organized at the Gallery of the Uffizi of Florence
February 10, 2012
The Uffizi Gallery didn’t want to miss the appointment with the celebrations for Italy Unification, not only as a museum of the state, but also for hosting when Florence was the capital, the Senate Chamber, hosts an exhibition on the "epic of the Risorgimento, which ended January 15, 2012.
Two illustrations were exhibited for the monumental war battles that incurred the Italy unification achievement: the battle of San Martino Corrado Cagli (1936) and the Battle of Ponte de Admiral Renato Guttuso (1951-1952 ). In the room above the battles are exhibited side by side, the famous men ... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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11. The exhibitions hosted at the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence
February 10, 2012
The Uffizi Gallery hosts, from December 15, 2011 to January 29, 2012, the exhibition "Unveiled Faces", sponsored by the Uffizi Friends at the Uffizi Gallery, and organized by Mondo Mostre for the Uffizi Friends. Visitors to the Uffizi Museum in Florence will enjoy the exhibition of a classical sculptures collection: 44 busts, emperors and private portraits, with 23 portraits and self portraits (paintings and graphics), which show the great interest artists in the former. The exhibition celebrates the eleventh edition of the series "ever seen". But the Uffizi Gallery in Florence has a... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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12. Los Angeles to Joplin - Porsche Style, Day 2
February 09, 2012
Leaving Phoenix eastbound, US 60 becomes the 12 lane Superstition Freeway.
But lanes soon disappear over several eastbound miles. Old US 60 emerges from the sprawl, intact and well marked, just past Apache Junction, east of Phoenix.
US 60 from Phoenix to Miami and Globe is 4 lane divided highway until Florence Junction where it narrows to a well maintained two lane highway. The mountains ahead were looming larger as greater Phoenix simultaneously faded in my rear view mirror.
Miami and Globe are mining towns. Massive mine tailings and slag heaps spoke silent volumes about... (read more)
Author: Michael Newlon
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13. The Tondo Doni and the Coronation of the Virgin at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 09, 2012
The Tondo Doni by Michelangelo Buonarroti is a tempera painting dating around 1506, and is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence ; it is universally considered one of the most important paintings of the Italian sixteenth century. The work is the sole realized on a mobile support, and it is still preserved in its original frame, whose realization is attributed to Michelangelo. The protagonist of the composition is the Holy Family: Christ Child, Mary and St. Joseph have been portrayed by the author as a normal family. The Virgin, settled in the foreground, appears without Christ Chil... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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14. The Coronation of the Virgin by Beato Angelico at the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence
February 09, 2012
The Coronation of the Virgin by Beato Angelico, conserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is a painting (tempera on panel) dating around 1432. Another painting by the same author, very similar, is preserved at the Museum of the Louvre. Beato Angelico represents a little paradise on a golden background, in which we can see the scene of the coronation of the Virgin : Christ has just placed a diadem on the head of the Virgin Mary, on which appears to be adding another gem. The tone of the work, as the majority of works of the author is highly mystical. In the composition, take place also ... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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15. The Tondo Doni by Michelangelo at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 09, 2012
The Tondo Doni by Michelangelo Buonarroti is a tempera painting dating around 1506, and is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence ; it is universally considered one of the most important paintings of the Italian sixteenth century. The work is the sole realized on a mobile support, and it is still preserved in its original frame, whose realization is attributed to Michelangelo. The protagonist of the composition is the Holy Family: Christ Child, Mary and St. Joseph have been portrayed by the author as a normal family. The Virgin, settled in the foreground, appears without Chris... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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16. real jordan sneakers in cheap price
February 09, 2012
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Author: florence ence
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17. Valentine's Day give yourself a visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 08, 2012
To celebrate Valentine's Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture offers to all couples in love the opportunity to experience two days of art and culture. On Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of February, in all museums, monuments and archaeological sites of the State, including the Gallery of the Uffizi and the Gallery of Modern Art in Palazzo Pitti in Florence, acceding in couple, you will pay only one ticket. The initiative dedicated to Valentine's Day has been named, by the creators : "Valentine’s Day, nothing is sweeter than art", a fantastic opportunity to admire works b... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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18. The Gallery of modern art at Palazzo Pitti in Florence
February 08, 2012
The Gallery of modern art is situated on the top floor of Palazzo Pitti in Florence and was founded in 1860.The Gallery receives, in its thirty rooms, more than two thousand paintings, dating back to the XIX and XX century. The collection includes works by Giovanni Fattori and Signorini, by Macchiaioli Toscani, a famous artistic movement of the XIX century, close to the French impressionism. The recurring themes of this artistic movement are fleeting moments of scenes of soldiers during the war of Italian Independence, countryside of the Tuscan Maremma, aspects and moments of daily life. Th... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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19. On Valentine's Day give yourself a visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 08, 2012
To celebrate Valentine's Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture offers to all couples in love the opportunity to experience two days of art and culture. On Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of February, in all museums, monuments and archaeological sites of the State, including the Gallery of the Uffizi and the Gallery of Modern Art in Palazzo Pitti in Florence, acceding in couple, you will pay only one ticket. The initiative dedicated to Valentine's Day has been named, by the creators : "Valentine’s Day, nothing is sweeter than art", a fantastic opportunity to admire works by the gr... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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20. Loans for Payday- Meant for monthly wage earners
February 08, 2012
Your payday may be far away yet you may have to meet the expenses till the next month. The bills get piled up day by day and turn out as bad debts. Looking for extra financial assistance becomes an essential factor as you might feel tensed with less cash in hand. You may be suffering from emergency crisis which may be hospitalization, debt consolidation, home renovation, unplanned trips, etc. Loans for payday would become a pillar of support for you to tackle the expenses till month’s end. In fact, it would fill up the financial gap till the next paycheck.
You may have an important meetin... (read more)
Author: Florence Spindola
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21. FLORENCE, THE JEWEL OF TUSCANY
February 07, 2012
Dubbed as the "city of Stendhal syndrome", originating from the shock the writer suffered as he witnessed the overwhelming beauty of Santa Croce church, the city's great historical and artistic heritage makes the Tuscan capital the true cradle of Italian Renaissance. Its historical center was declared World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1982. A visit to the Santa Maria del Fiore Basilica, the Piazza della Signoria and its famous Palazzo Vecchio is a must, and not to mention, the Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbols of the city, must not be missed. We can also visit dozens of museums, such as the Gal... (read more)
Author: Mabel Gray
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22. Masterpieces exposed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 07, 2012
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence you can admire several masterpieces of the Renaissance and beyond. Among all these, a special mention is up to the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, one of the flagship of the famous Florentine Museum. The work represents the goddess while it is going out of the waters and, at her sides, Zephyr and the nymph Ora, that is handing a mantle to Venus. Botticelli reproduces, through the characters represented in his work, an ideal beauty, with perfect shapes. The face of Venus, framed by hair, shows an expression witch in its sweetness implies a slight n... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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23. The Battle of St. Romano at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 07, 2012
The battle of San Romano is a painting (tempera on wood) created by Paolo Uccello dated 1438 circa. The work consists of three episodes, realized on as many panels, of the battle fought in June 1432 between Florentines and Senesi. The three panels depicting many salient episodes of day of fighting are stored by three different museums. Niccolò da Tolentino at the head of Florence is preserved at the National Gallery in London; the Bernardino della Ciarda Highsider (leader of the Sienese forces) is at the Uffizi Gallery at Florence; and the last Panel, decisive intervention alongside of Mich... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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24. The "Birth of Venus" at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 07, 2012
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence you can admire several masterpieces of the Renaissance and beyond. Among all these, a special mention is up to the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, one of the flagship of the famous Florentine Museum. The work represents the goddess while it is going out of the waters and, at her sides, Zephyr and the nymph Ora, that is handing a mantle to Venus. Botticelli reproduces, through the characters represented in his work, an ideal beauty, with perfect shapes. The face of Venus, framed by hair, shows an expression witch in its sweetness implies a slight note of ... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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25. Great works exhibited at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
February 07, 2012
Some of the greatest works of Italian and European Renaissance are preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, these include the Primavera by Sandro Botticelli and the Madonna of the Cardellino by Raffaello Sanzio.
La Primavera by Sandro Botticelli, whose name was attributed as a result of a description of the architect Giorgio Vasari, is considered the masterpiece of the Florentine artist. The painting, dated about 1482, is one of the most famous painting of Renaissance history and it is preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, one of the most important of the museum in Floren... (read more)
Author: sandra skobo
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