Tiny Florence

Tiny Florence

Firenze Piccolina

ENG: Tiny Florence is an archive of photographs produced by Florence University of the Arts – American University of Florence students. The collection highlights various aspects of the city from the perspective of International study abroad students who are new to Florence and taking an introductory photography course. 

One student from the street photography course describes the experience as a step outside her comfort zone and a way to “gain confidence navigating Florence.” Some assignments require students to photograph strangers from an arm’s length and to wander down unfamiliar streets, something many never imagined doing in their home country. These experiences offer the students a unique way to delve into the city, resulting in artwork that showcases fresh perspectives of Florentine architecture, landscapes, people, and culture. 

Over the course of the academic session, students acquire considerable technical skills that help convert the moments they capture into unique, monochromatic works of art. The process allows students to communicate their impressions of the city and voice their artistic style. One student describes his final work as “emoting a cohesive feeling of tranquility.” The tiny 6x6cm images encourage viewers to take a closer look- drawing attention to aspects of the city that often go unseen. Tiny Florence represents the small pieces that make up the city.

ITA: Firenze Piccolina è un archivio di foto prodotte dagli studenti della Florence University of The Arts – The American University of Florence. La collezione evidenzia vari aspetti della città dalla prospettiva di studenti internazionali che stanno esplorando Firenze per la prima volta e frequentando un corso introduttivo di fotografia.

Uno degli studenti del corso di Street Photography ha descritto l’esperienza come un passo fuori dalla sua zona di confort ed un modo di “acquisire fiducia nel navigare Firenze”.  Alcuni degli esercizi richiesti dagli studenti includevano fotografare estranei da vicino and esplorare strade a loro poco conosciute, attività che probabilmente non avrebbero svolto nel loro paese d’origine. Queste esperienze hanno permesso di immergersi in un modo unico nella città, portando alla creazione di opere che mostrano nuove prospettive dell’architettura, delle paesaggi, della popolazione e cultura fiorentine. Durante la sessione accademica gli studenti hanno acquisito una considerevole conoscenza tecnica che li ha aiutati a catturare momenti chiave in queste opere monocromatiche. Il processo gli permette di comunicare le impressioni che hanno della città e allo stesso tempo dare voce al loro espressione artistica. Uno studente in particolare ha descritto il suo lavoro finale come “se esprimesse un coeso sentimento di tranquillità”. Le piccole immagini 6×6 cm incoraggiano l’osservatore a guardare meglio- attirando l’attenzione a dettagli che andrebbero persi altrimenti. Firenze Piccolina rappresenta tutti i singoli pezzettini che rappresentano l’intera città.

 

Mary Burner

MARY BURNER

University of South Carolina 
Jenkintown

MARY BURNER

University of South Carolina 
Jenkintown

MARY BURNER

University of South Carolina 
Jenkintown

RILEY CANTANDO

University of Tampa 
West Chester

OLIVIA CORVELLI

Endicott College
Glen Rock

OLIVIA CORVELLI

Endicott College
Glen Rock

OLIVIA CORVELLI

Endicott College
Glen Rock

BELLA GIOFFRE

University of New Hampshire
Newton-Wellesley

BELLA GIOFFRE

University of New Hampshire
Newton-Wellesley

BELLA GIOFFRE

University of New Hampshire
Newton-Wellesley

ZEENDER JASPER

University of Massachusetts Amherst 
Springfield

ZEENDER JASPER

University of Massachusetts Amherst 
Springfield

ZEENDER JASPER

University of Massachusetts Amherst 
Springfield

ZEENDER JASPER

University of Massachusetts Amherst 
Springfield

CELENA KARRA

University of Miami
Cleveland

 

CELENA KARRA

University of Miami
Cleveland

CELENA KARRA

University of Miami
Cleveland

OWEN PRIMEAU

Colorado State University 
Newton

OWEN PRIMEAU

Colorado State University 
Newton

OWEN PRIMEAU

Colorado State University 
Newton

OWEN PRIMEAU

Colorado State University 
Newton

HAILEY PRICE

Rochester Institute of Technology 
West Islip

HAILEY PRICE

Rochester Institute of Technology 
West Islip

HAILEY PRICE

Rochester Institute of Technology 
West Islip

HAILEY PRICE

Rochester Institute of Technology 
West Islip

KATE RODEBAUGH

Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange

KATE RODEBAUGH

Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange

KATE RODEBAUGH

Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange

KATE RODEBAUGH

Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange

KATE RODEBAUGH

Point Loma Nazarene University
Orange

DAWSON SANTANGELO

University of Tampa
Broomfield

DAWSON SANTANGELO

University of Tampa
Broomfield

DAWSON SANTANGELO

University of Tampa
Broomfield

DAWSON SANTANGELO

University of Tampa
Broomfield

CONNOR SOKOP

Endicott College
Beverly

CONNOR SOKOP

Endicott College
Beverly

CONNOR SOKOP

Endicott College
Beverly

DANIEL STRYDOM

Providence College 
Seoul

DANIEL STRYDOM

Providence College 
Seoul

DANIEL STRYDOM

Providence College 
Seoul

DANIEL STRYDOM

Providence College 
Seoul

SARAH WEBB

Missouri State University
Springfield

SARAH WEBB

Missouri State University
Springfield

SARAH WEBB

Missouri State University
Springfield

SARAH WEBB

Missouri State University
Springfield

MADISON WEINBERG

Johnson & Wales University
Newark

OLIVIA WELLS

Endicott College
Ashburnham

OLIVIA WELLS

Endicott College
Ashburnham

OLIVIA WELLS

Endicott College
Ashburnham

MOLLY MCHUGH

Belmont University
Lagoona Beach

MOLLY MCHUGH

Belmont University
Lagoona Beach

MOLLY MCHUGH

Belmont University
Lagoona Beach

TRIANTAFILIA PREOVOLOS

Lynn University
San Diego

TRIANTAFILIA PREOVOLOS

Lynn University
San Diego

TRIANTAFILIA PREOVOLOS

Lynn University
San Diego