marilu’s travelogue

The Rape of the Sabine Women

The Rape of the Sabine Women

The statue of The Rape of the Sabine Women at night in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Signoria Square, Florence, Italy.

Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi

Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi

China: at the Court of the Imperors is the current exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907). The Chinese masterpieces are on exhibition from March 7 to June 8, 2008.

Light Fantasy

Light Fantasy

A unique light sculpture, entitled "Artificial Moon" by Wang Yu Yang, illuminates the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy.

The exhibition contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han tradition to the Tang (25 - 907) which will be shown for the first time in Europe from March 7 to June 8, 2008.

Courtyard Light Fantasy

Courtyard Light Fantasy

A unique light sculpture, entitled "Artificial Moon" by Wang Yu Yang, illuminates the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy.

The exhibition contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han tradition to the Tang (25 - 907) which will be shown for the first time in Europe from March 7 to June 8, 2008.

Profile of Buddha

Profile of Buddha

A profile of the 240 cm statue of a Buddha in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy. This statue is linked to Empress Wu Zetian, the only female sovereign to rule in Chinese history.

The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907). The Tang dynasty is considered the Golden Age of Chinese history and is comparable to the Florentine Renaissance. The Chinese masterpieces are on exhibition from March 7 to June 8, 2008.

Buddha

Buddha

A 240 cm statue of a Buddha in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy. This statue is linked to Empress Wu Zetian, the only female sovereign to rule in Chinese history.

The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907). The Tang dynasty is considered the Golden Age of Chinese history and is comparable to the Florentine Renaissance.

The Chinese masterpieces occupy eight rooms elegantly designed by Romeo Gigli and are on exhibition from March 7 to June 8, 2008.

A unique light sculpture entitled "Artificial Moon" by Wang Yu Yang illuminates the courtyard.

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Door and handrail - interior of the hotel. April 2008. Location: Florence, Italy.

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Neo-gothic style architecture - exterior of the hotel. The frames of the arches are made of terracotta. April 2008. Location: Florence, Italy.

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Room - interior of the hotel. April 2008. Location: Florence, Italy.

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Hotel Albion, Florence, Italy

Exterior of the hotel. April 2008. Location: Florence, Italy.

marilu

marilu has been a member since 4 March 2008 and goes by marilu.

Currently in Italy.

I am Mary Ann. I usually spend my time restoring and retouching photos. Photography has captured me and now I capture images of everything that interests me. I am also a volunteer at Operation Photo Rescue.