Uffizi Gallery: Art History Collections
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About this book
This is a magnificently illustrated guide to the entire collection of the Uffizi Gallery - one of the worlds most celebrated art galleries. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. First commissioned as offices for the Florentine magistrates by Cosimo de Medici it is now houses some of the worlds most outstanding works of art. This superb volume offers a comprehensive detailed and informative look at the entire exhibited collection of the Gallery - from masterpieces such as Botticellis "The Birth of Venus" and Caravaggios "Medusa" to many works of classical sculpture. "The Uffizi Gallery" also provides readers with an insightful look at the gallerys origins and history as well as discussions about ongoing restoration efforts and biographies of selected artists.
