Rick Steves' Europe

S12E07 Art of the Florentine Renaissance

Following its turbulent medieval era, Europe experienced a revival of ancient artistry, with Florence at the forefront of this cultural renaissance. We embrace the daring essence of the Cathedral's towering dome and Botticelli's enchanting Venus. Leonardo da Vinci gifts us with masterpieces like the famous Last Supper and the mysterious Mona Lisa. Meanwhile, Michelangelo, renowned for his sculpture of David, the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and the architectural marvel of St. Peter's, elevates the Florentine Renaissance to unprecedented levels of brilliance.