Cities for Art Fans
If you're a big fan of art,you mustn't miss these three cities:Florence,New York City and Beijing.
Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance,Florence is famous for its long history of art.Several of the greatest artists of that time studied or worked in Florence,including Michelangelo and Botticelli,both of whom left many artistic treasures in the city.In Florence,there are all kinds of art museums,be it for painting,sculpture,architecture,and even fashion.
If you're interested in more recent artworks,where better to go than New York City?Visit the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum to see their amazing modern art collections.And if you want to check out what's new,head to the art galleries of Chelsea, the Lower East Side and Brooklyn.The exciting and original works there will make you think again about what art really is.
For a taste of both old and new,head for Beijing.The city is a perfect mixture of traditional and modern Chinese art.While the Palace Museum is home to great traditional works,the 798 Art Zone serves as the centre of Chinese contemporary art.You could easily spend days in the city enjoying the various art exhibitions.
So next time you're visiting a city,make sure to see what's inside its museums and galleries. Not only will you learn more about art,you'll see the city with new eyes.
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