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This past week I had the fortune to visit Florence, Italy after a short business trip to southern Italy. The city blew my mind. I just couldn't comprehend how artists were able to accomplish so much with their bare hands. There was not a brick left to randomness. I was quickly reminded of Vitruvius' point of view relative to architecture in which he explained that a building should be guided by three basic principles: firmness, commodity and delight. The city still stands as if it was built yesterday; it still accommodates the needs of millions of visitors and Florence's beauty still continues to amaze whoever visits it.
8 comments:
Thank you for expanding our horizons ; lovely sketch and educational post!
I know you all are swamped with babies, work, & life, but thanks so much for posting. This is so inspirational to me! Thank you!!
Went to Rome years ago, but never had the good fortune to go to Florence...lucky you and so glad you had such a great trip. Love the painting.
@anonymous... your comment made my day! thank you! I'm glad to have sparked some inspiration!
really nice sketches from your quick visit to Europe.
edgar - beautiful. your description - both visual and verbal.
love, c/meg
Your Florence drawings have me drooling and craving a trip to Italy! Gorgeous and so inspiring :)
Good sketch
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