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improved. However, the modern woman in Florence still cannot claim equal status with men.
For every exhibit featuring a female artist, there are several other exhibits featuring male artists portraying unrealistic standards for women. While both exhibits are necessary for understanding and appreciating Renaissance art, modern society must remain critical about the antiquated art hanging on gallery walls.
“The respect of women is much different in Italy than anything I’ve experienced in America,” said Kellow. “There’s men always yelling at you ‘bella, bella,’ trying to get your attention or trying to take advantage of you no matter where you are.” “I really liked the fact that the Organizations such as the Advancing gallery did the display on the nun Women’s Art Foundation have and that it was spotlighted, but been making great strides towards I think it should just become a improving opportunities for women regular practice,” Kellow said about in Florence, but nothing can the Nelli exhibit in the Uffizi. change the roots of the Renaissance still ingrained in the city. Kellow and countless other
women in Florence enjoyed their day of celebration. They found comfort in the hard work of Dr. Jane Fortune and the Advancing Women’s Art Foundation. They found inspiration in the work of Florence’s first female artist. They found hope in an exhibit that did not idealize or stereotype women. “In all of history the human race has been referred to as mankind so it’s nice to take this one day and shed light on women,” Kellow said. The question now becomes is one day enough?