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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #13 - The Florentine Renaissance with Larry Rothfield

Ex Urbe Ad Astra

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Symbolic Representations of the Body Politic in Florence

Exploration of various images used to represent the republic of Florence, from statues like the draped female figure to the evolution of symbols reflecting different rulers. Insights into the practice of displaying 'the king's two bodies' in art and the historical context of paintings for historical figures.

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