Galleria d'Arte Moderna
Galleria d'Arte Moderna
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3.5
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Barry Lynch
Dublin, Ireland251 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The paradox is that the collection ends around about 1920 and contains very view memorable paintings: a few Fattori's and a couple of works by Sisley. Overall a very disappointing collection, particularly the way the paintings are not lit to their best advantage. The admission price is also relatively expensive. Perversely, the most striking thing about the gallery is its fabulous view across Florence; almost, but not quite, worth the price of admission.
Written 24 October 2018
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A L
London, UK319 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We went in not knowing what to expect. I am not one who understand a lot about art but i know what is what. There seem to be a lot of artwork they attempting to put on display and some worked and some not so much, I felt it was a progression and the development of art technique and artists from the 17 century to more recent. I found the art work of Plinio Nomellini which is in 2 of the last rooms (if you follow the path) amazing and very mesmerizing. As most people seem to be caught up with the Art don't forget to look up, the details and the Frescoes on the ceiling is once again very aww inspiring. The best tip i can give, don't miss the grand stair case exit. Alot of people finish the loop of the museum and exit. Towards the end of the loop there is a glass door for an exit through the Grand stair case. it seemed we were the only one to notice it as we were the only on in it from top floor to bottom.
Written 28 April 2017
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,411 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
One of the major attractions found at Pitti Palace is the upstairs Gallery of Modern Art, which was moved here in 1924 and presently features 30 rooms of works representing Italian artists from the Neoclassical period to the 1920s.
We enjoyed seeing works by Italian artists such as Lega, Signorini, Fattori and Boldini as well as the Lorraine period furnishing used to decorate the various rooms. Nice sculptures are placed throughout the gallery as well.
In the end, the collection is less impressive than what is seen in the Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartment rooms. As such, those with less time on their hands, may wish to skip or make only a brief visit to the Galleries of Modern Art. Those happy to stay longer at the Pitti Palace may instead appreciate an hour or so seeing the works held here.
Note: You don't need to pay separately to visit the Galleries of Modern Art. They are included in the general entry price of for the Pitti Palace.
We enjoyed seeing works by Italian artists such as Lega, Signorini, Fattori and Boldini as well as the Lorraine period furnishing used to decorate the various rooms. Nice sculptures are placed throughout the gallery as well.
In the end, the collection is less impressive than what is seen in the Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartment rooms. As such, those with less time on their hands, may wish to skip or make only a brief visit to the Galleries of Modern Art. Those happy to stay longer at the Pitti Palace may instead appreciate an hour or so seeing the works held here.
Note: You don't need to pay separately to visit the Galleries of Modern Art. They are included in the general entry price of for the Pitti Palace.
Written 26 April 2015
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Travelaround59
London, UK2,033 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
I loved this bit of Palazzo Pitti: the beautiful Macchiaioli. This is a period that is not very well known outside Florence/Italy but the beautiful Fattori, Signorini, Bartolena, De Nittis and many more are a feast for the eyes and the soul! I loved everything including the setting that is much more intimate than the Galleria Palatina and more correct for the intimacy of the paintings.
Written 2 July 2020
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RonL40
Utica, NY3,592 contributions
Nov 2019
Great place to start (or continue) learning about the Italian art in the 19th and early 20th centuries. We loved the rooms of the Macchiaioli.... have never been to another collection with so many pieces from this period. A neglected group of painters outside of Italy, they are well worth the study.
Here you'll find painters that are new favorites. Not the type of place for someone who wants to see a painting they've seen reproduced in a dozen text books. You'll find new names here that are easy to learn to love.
Here you'll find painters that are new favorites. Not the type of place for someone who wants to see a painting they've seen reproduced in a dozen text books. You'll find new names here that are easy to learn to love.
Written 12 December 2019
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bigvicSydney
Sydney, Australia3,687 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
To my mind modern art started with the Impressionists from around 1870 on. Though the artworks here are magnificent they basically finish around 1850. So if you’re looking for proper modern art you might be disappointed. But the paintings are displayed in such magnificent surroundings you won’t be disappointed
Written 7 October 2018
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sandy c
Copenhagen, Denmark664 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
OK it wasn't what I expected. 200 year old art is not what I'd call modern! Still they did get to impressionism, and some of the paintings and sculptures were very captivating. It's included in the Palatine ticket, so give yourself some extra time for this floor.
Written 24 October 2017
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Chris F
Ipswich, Australia3,800 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
While it is called a gallery of modern it actually stretches back to the 17th century. I suppose when compared to the renaissance art in the Palatine Gallery it is fairly modern. In fact there is not many works that could be called modern. So moving on, the art itself in this gallery is worth seeing and you are going to be there already to see the other galleries anyway. The rooms in which the art it displayed are worthwhile seeing as well.
Written 2 March 2017
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Selvatica67
Florence, Italy82 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
I'm Italian, and I live in Florence. People do imagine that history of Italy and Florentine history in particular means Renaissance, at all, od the Middle Ages. Italy as a modern country is very young, younger then USA: we start to be a unified State only in 1861 and Italy as you can see in the modern maps (all our 20 regions, I mean) born only after the 2nd World War. That is the raison because the Galleria of Arte moderna is so charming: it offers a view of different styles of painting, the classical and well designed, authentic masterpiece as Cìseri's "Ecce Homo", or the italian impressionist, called as "Macchiaioli"(the most important ammong those was Giovanni Fattori), as well as gorgeus portraits by Boldini, Corcos, and terrific landscape by de Nittis. Always few people, a place extremely chic, charming and elegant. I mean, Italian. ;-)
Written 29 December 2016
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Jonny C
Walthamstow, UK89 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
One of the galleries you can access through the Palazzo Pitti. First thing to state is that while it calls itself Galeria d'Arte Moderna, the most modern thing you will be looking at will be predominantly C19th modernism so do not expect anything in the last century (the most contemporary thing I saw in Florence was the Jan Fabre works scattered around the city). It is a small collection and nothing particularly stood out for me. However, if you like art and you're not pressed for time it is worth a quick visit.
Written 11 August 2016
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