I wasn't really sure what to expect from the Palazzo Vecchio. My limited knowledge of the Medicis has come primarily from learning about patronage in my art history class (Early Masters of Italian Renaissance Painting). When we were told we were going through a time machine, I was left guessing even more.
Obsessed is the best word I can use to describe my feelings towards the palace itself. I love how it looked very ordinary from the outside, and even on the ground floor, but the living area was nothing shy of glamorous. The aged gilded features were elegant without being visually overwhelming. The appearance of the map room was organized and educational, and it was interesting to see how many different functions it had.
I loved the looks of awe and jealousy on the fellow museum-goers' faces when we entered into the secret passage! As a student of art history, I have always been told that it is better to see art in person. This statement held especially true with costume, as the intricate stitching and texture of the exquisite fabrics would not have been captured with a photograph. Viewing reproductions of the costumes was better than viewing originals because we were allowed to touch the garments and spin the mannequins to see a variety of angles.
The most fascinating part of the Eleonora of Toledo impersonation was watching her get dressed. Truthfully, I wasn't shocked by anything that she said, but I found myself very engaged in the countless steps she took to clothe herself for the day.
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