Discover Florence through the eyes of the artists who lived and worked here. Explore stories, places and itineraries linked to painters, sculptors, writers and creators who shaped the city’s artistic soul.
Which major artists lived and worked in Florence?
Florence was home to many of the greatest artists in history, especially during the Renaissance. Among the most important are Giotto, one of the pioneers of early Renaissance painting; Filippo Brunelleschi, architect of the Duomo’s iconic dome; Donatello, master sculptor of the early Renaissance; Masaccio, revolutionary painter of perspective; and Fra Angelico, known for his spiritual frescoes.
Later, Florence was the city of Sandro Botticelli (creator of The Birth of Venus and Primavera), Leonardo da Vinci (who trained and worked here in his early years), and Michelangelo Buonarroti, sculptor, painter and architect whose works are closely tied to the city. Other key figures include Giorgio Vasari, artist and biographer of the Renaissance, and many writers, musicians and contemporary artists who have continued to shape Florence’s creative identity over the centuries.
