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Florence. Part 2

Synopsis
Examines a city block in the centre of Florence, which consists principally of domestic buildings, dominated by the Palace of the Guelf Party (14th-16th century). These include a medieval tower-house, the Hall of the Silk Guild (14th century), the Palazzo dei Giandonati (14th-15th century) and the Palazzo Canacci (15th century). Shows how, rather than being neaty planned in any one period, the block evolved organically, with new buildings being fitted into available space, and building developments being affected by changes in political fortunes.
Series
Art in Fifteenth-Century Italy, Course A353
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1986
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Architecture
Keywords
buildings; Florence; Italy; medieval buildings; Renaissance buildings

Credits

Producer
Robert Philip
Cast
Erika Langmuir 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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