by Michael Levey · Jonathan Cape Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9780224027649
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«Florence: A Portrait» is an essay on history and art by Michael Levey, published by Jonathan Cape Ltd in hardcover (528 pages, in English).
The book studies the physical and urban development of Florence over the centuries and its artistic heritage at all scales, from a small cameo to a monumental building. It also brings the reader closer to some of the personalities who made the city famous, thus offering an overall cultural portrait.
First edition published in March 1996. The record includes an index and bibliographic references.
Aimed at readers of history and art, and at travelers who wish for an in-depth view of Florence before visiting it.
Sir Michael Vincent Levey, LVO, FBA, FRSL was a British art historian, known for his works on general history of Western art. From 1973 to 1986, he served as the director of the National Gallery.
