tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:08:45 +0000Study Italian in FlorenceItalian language courses in ItalyItalian summer school TuscanyRiccardo Nistri congratulated by Amanda LoweStudy abroad FlorenceBritish Institute of Florence bloghttp://biflorence.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-6986219588733979527Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:22:00 +00002013-11-28T06:32:09.779-08:00The Medici Archive Project: Unearthing the RenaissanceThis month Samuel Morrison Gallacher from the Medici Archive Project came to the British Institute to discuss the important work undertaken&nbsp;by this charity-funded scheme. &nbsp;Despite there being an abundance of archival libraries around Florence they are notoriously difficult to access and often require special permission from&nbsp;authority&nbsp;figures. &nbsp;Visitors are normally http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-medici-archive-project-unearthing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-4699095020230680129Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:07:00 +00002013-11-28T06:24:50.637-08:00An Alchemist Goldsmith: The Contemporary Workshop of Alessandro Dari.<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-worskhop-of-alessandro-dari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-5768005569513212810Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:34:00 +00002013-11-14T13:39:16.695-08:00Salvatore Ferragamo and the Magical World of the Fairy Tale Shoemaker The Ferragamo museum is not necessarily the most obvious priority for the casual tourist. &nbsp;Yet, if a visit to this fantasy fashion-haven is not on your 'to-do list' you are missing out on an insightful and unique presentation of contemporary Italian culture! &nbsp;Hidden beneath the Salvatore Ferragamo store on Via Tornabuoni, this stylish museum delves into the imaginative world of a http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/salvatore-ferragamo-fantasies-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-1757000025223956810Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:30:00 +00002013-11-07T09:06:48.833-08:00Is San Galgano the original 'Arthur of the Round Table'? The Mystery of the Sword in the Rock and the Medieval Abbey of a Sienese Saint.<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/is-san-galgano-original-arthur-of-round.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-7842815799281890486Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:37:00 +00002013-11-06T00:33:02.495-08:00The British Institute of Florence Introduces Buckingham University's Aspiring Art Historians!<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-british-institute-of-florence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-6045813320992190894Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:18:00 +00002013-11-05T08:38:52.724-08:00Musical Soirées at the Villa Bardini: A beautiful, student-friendly treat for the senses.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/11/musical-soirees-at-villa-bardini.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-1429053055453748310Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:29:00 +00002013-11-01T11:14:36.458-07:00Sweet Chestnuts in Tuscany: Think that the only thing you can do is roast them? Think Again.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false IT JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/sweet-chestnuts-in-tuscany-think-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-400850646218845210Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:23:00 +00002013-11-01T11:44:17.615-07:00Nanni di Banco and the Revival of Classicism: An Early Renaissance Procession to the Church of Orsanmichele. So far in the Early Renaissance series, students have received on-site lectures in a variety of historically significant locations. &nbsp;From the Palazzo Riccardi Medici to the Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine, each masterpiece we have observed played a pivotal role in determining the development of style in fifteenth century Florence. But from where do concepts behind http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/nanni-di-banco-and-revival-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-3384813530404840171Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:49:00 +00002013-10-28T14:49:36.227-07:00Henri Cartier Bresson: the eye of the century comes to Lucca. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false IT JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/henri-cartier-bresson-eye-of-century.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-5215601457505763137Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:41:00 +00002013-10-24T13:52:19.407-07:00Artisan Lessons in Florentine Techniques. A Sculptural Experience at the British Institute of Florence and the Accademia Arte San Giovanni Firenze.<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/artisan-lessons-in-florentine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-7807110758367022258Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:38:00 +00002013-10-24T08:47:44.055-07:00Restaurants, Café's and Rooftop Bars! Eating and Drinking in Firenze.Like the rest of Italy Florence is known for its excellent food and drink. &nbsp;It is certainly hard to go wrong amidst the abundance of café's, bars and restaurants dispersed along each and every street. &nbsp;Whether you're searching for a lunchtime panini or an afternoon espresso, the high standards of Florence will leave you impressed (and satisfied!). To truly immerse yourself in http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/restaurants-cafes-and-rooftop-bars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-5432670484783690840Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:03:00 +00002013-10-14T00:28:58.299-07:00Biennale Internazionale Dell'Antiquariato Di Firenze 2013From the 5th to the 13th October the annual Antiques Biennale took place in the Palazzo Corsini.&nbsp; This is an important and much anticipated event in the art world, demonstrating a variety of objets d’art from all over Italy and other parts of Europe and America.&nbsp; Not only does this event provide an almost unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with works spanning from thehttp://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/biennale-internazionale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-3272919890959110279Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:49:00 +00002013-10-16T12:24:39.217-07:00A Spot of Afternoon Tea (and Cake) Every Thursday at the British Institute of Florence<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-spot-of-afternoon-tea-and-cake-every.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-8404634313772047193Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:03:00 +00002013-10-09T11:51:51.056-07:00Legends and Revelations of the 'Dawn of the Renaissance'<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/10/dubious-characters-and-modern-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-894390510967223583Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:59:00 +00002013-10-09T11:53:23.736-07:00An Unexpected Evening at the Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/09/an-unexpected-evening-at-mercato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-5537940274415282873Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:58:00 +00002013-09-30T14:10:06.333-07:00Private Lives of the Renaissance Elite: A Fly on the Wall at the Palazzo Davanzati!<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/09/private-lives-of-renaissance-elite-fly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-7218620557161343887Fri, 20 Sep 2013 08:45:00 +00002013-09-29T14:11:13.688-07:00Da Vincis in the making: Become a 21st century Renaissance master!<!--StartFragment--> <!--StartFragment--> Drawing in Silverpoint. As part of the course ‘Experiencing the Renaissance Workshop’, which ran from September 9th – 13th 2013, a group of lucky apprentices received a crash course in all things technical. &nbsp;Whilst acquiring masterly skill might seem like a daunting prospect, this five-day experience is suitable for pros and beginners alike (as http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2013/09/da-vincis-in-making-become-21st-century.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-5542669843336216329Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:20:00 +00002011-11-09T03:27:08.336-08:00Explore Christmas Themes in Florentine Art: ''Awaiting the Nativity''November 28th - December 2ndThis five day course explores Christmas themes in Florentine art from the medieval period to the baroque.Conducted mainly through guided visits to churches, chapels, palaces and museums, together with lectures on the iconography of the Nativity, the history of the Italian Christmas Crib, and on two of Botticelli’s exquisite and highly personal Nativity and Epiphany http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/11/explore-christmas-themes-in-florentine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-3529683060424856291Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:17:00 +00002011-04-08T00:22:49.973-07:00Da Vedere in Toscana: LuccaLucca è una città della Toscana centrale, è molto tranquila e pittoresca. In estate, ci sono molti turisti.La citta è sul fiume Serchio e vicino al mar Ligure. Anche la terra a Lucca è pianeggiante e il clima è mite. Il cibo è delizioso e la spesa è economica.Le mura circostanti la citta sono molto famose perchè sono molto vecchie. Lucca è anche famosa per l’industria tessile e la seta. Ci sono http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/04/da-vedere-in-toscana-lucca.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-7162985515297534255Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +00002011-04-08T00:23:04.771-07:00Da Vedere in Toscana: ArezzoArezzo è una città del Centro Italia, che si trova in Toscana. Arezzo si trova a circa cinquanta miglia a sud-est di Firenze. In Arezzo ci sono una cattedrale, il municipio e la Fortezza Medicea. In città c’e molta architettura medievale.Ci sono un sacco di cose da fare ad Arezzo. Vicino alla stazione si trova una statua della Chimera Etrusca. Anche visitare il museo archeologico di via http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/04/da-vedere-in-toscana-arezzo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-2807847818134968185Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:05:00 +00002011-04-08T00:24:21.434-07:00Firenze Top Ten: Gelateria La CarraiaDieci posti dove devi assolutamente andare durante il tuo semestre di studio a Firenze:Ecco la top ten di sette studentesse americane che imparano l’italiano al British Institute of Florence10. Gelateria La CarraiaCi sono due gelaterie che si chiamano Gelateria la Carraia. Una geletaria si trova sul Ponte alla Carraia. L’altra si trova in Via dè Benci dall’altro lato del fiume. Le gelaterie sono http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/04/firenze-top-ten-gelateria-la-carraia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-3066336920505033135Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +00002011-04-08T00:24:34.441-07:00Firenze Top Ten: La Cittadina di FiesoleDieci posti dove devi assolutamente andare durante il tuo semestre di studio a Firenze:Ecco la top ten di sette studentesse americane che imparano l’italiano al British Institute of Florence9. La Cittadina di FiesoleFiesole è una cittadina sulla collina più a nord-est di Firenze. Situata nella campagna, è una bella cittadina con una bella vista da ogni direzione, un sito storico-archeologico http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/04/firenze-top-ten-la-cittadina-di-fiesole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-4794481019710701500Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +00002011-04-08T00:25:32.538-07:00Firenze Top Ten: Il DuomoDieci posti dove devi assolutamente andare durante il tuo semestre di studio a Firenze:Ecco la top ten di sette studentesse americane che imparano l’italiano al British Institute of Florence8. Il DuomoIl duomo a Firenze è molto grande e meraviglioso. Tu puoi salire più di 463 scalini e arrivare al punto più alto del duomo e costa solo 8 euro. Quando tu sali puoi camminare in giro nella cupola, e http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/03/firenze-top-ten-il-duomo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-1632331183321535705Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +00002011-04-08T00:25:49.599-07:00Firenze Top Ten: La Gelateria Dei NeriDieci posti dove devi assolutamente andare durante il tuo semestre di studio a Firenze:Ecco la top ten di sette studentesse americane che imparano l’italiano al British Institute of Florence7. La Gelateria Dei NeriQuesta gelateria si trova nella bella area intorno a Piazza della Signoria lungo Via Dei Neri. Fuori della gelateria, ci sono persone con grandi dolci che parlano e mangiano. La http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/03/firenze-top-ten-la-gelateria-dei-neri.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720807047216231781.post-8724047506294364291Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +00002011-04-08T00:26:09.782-07:00Firenze Top Ten: Trattoria BordinoDieci posti dove devi assolutamente andare durante il tuo semestre di studio a Firenze:Ecco la top ten di sette studentesse americane che imparano l’italiano al British Institute of Florence6. Trattoria BordinoLa Trattoria Bordino (Via Stracciatella 9r Firenze), è un ristorante vicino al Ponte Vecchio. Troverai che i cibi sono buoni, e non costa molto. Bordino ha aperto nel 1500 per i cavalieri http://biflorence.blogspot.com/2011/03/firenze-top-ten-trattoria-bordino.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Institute Florence blog)0