Set in Florence, Italy during the
Renaissance, this book follows Alessandra Cecchi. Allessandra is passionate
about art and is fascinated when a young male artist arrives from Europe to
paint the family chapel. Like Allessandra, Florence is entering a new phase of
change and conflict exists between the church and
philosophers of the day whose Avant-garde thinking seemed unholy. New ways of
thinking give Allessandra the courage to challenge the traditional roles
bestowed on women. Yet old ways force Allesandra to feel guilty about her
enthrallment with the male artist and his delicate work.
Florence is such an exciting, rich place to
learn about and the art and religion that has had such an influence on Florence
was represented in such an intriguing way- through the eyes of a young woman. I
loved this book
5 carrot rating
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