48 Hours of Artistic Pandemonium

My first time to Fiernze and I am still reeling from the experience. The city sweats of exquisite art, it can not hold more. Indeed the city is a giant gallery. In a mere 48 hours I managed to see all the important sites minus one. My legs are tired and my soles worn to the liner, but my mind is full and spirit renewed. I will start with the "Birth of Venus." I had no idea the painting was so large. She is breathtaking. Serene. It is hard to describe the power of such a piece, but the combination of movement and her stoically calm demeanor yield a highly volatile piece. The second piece would be the Duomo. An immaculant combination of colors, textures, and materials encourages a dynamic experience. Once inside, climbing through passageways and examining the inside of the dome is worth the hefty 6 euro charge. The frescos on the interior of the dome are powerfully grandiose, depicting a divine battle of biblical proportions. One gets the pleasure of not only experiencing the inside, but on summiting. An amazing panorama of Fiernze awaits. Try and catch your breath and take it all in. By far the single most moving piece for me was David. I turned the corner and was nearly knocked on my ass. By breath was drawn from me and a tingling chill traveled my spinal chord. Electrifying. David is a magnificent sculpture alone, but the setting around him makes him epic. Flanked by unfinished works of Michelangelo, these behemoth blocks of stone are animated with expertly executed rough drafts emerging from them. You get the opportunity to see the hand at work. Then David is awash in amazing natural light, making him appear to glow within the space he commands. All the tourists just seem to disappear.