Artwork in Florence Accademia

The Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze is an instructional art academy in Florence, in Tuscany, in central Italy. It was founded by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1563, under the influence of Giorgio Vasari. Michelangelo, Benvenuto Cellini and other significant artists have been associated with it.
  • Established: 1563 · 1784 (combination)
  • President: Carlo Sisi
  • Director: Claudio Rocca
  • Students: more than 1200
  • Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
  • Type: Academy of fine arts
Data from: en.wikipedia.org