Gevel van het Palazzo Strozzi te Florence before 1888

This is a photographic print of the facade of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. It was created by Edizione Brogi, an Italian photographic studio known for documenting European art and architecture. What can a building tell us about identity? Here, the Palazzo Strozzi stands as a symbol of wealth and power during the Florentine Renaissance. Constructed for the Strozzi family, rivals to the Medici, its imposing scale and rusticated stone embody both strength and the family's ambition to outdo their competitors. Think about the experience of encountering this building in person. The Palazzo reflects a very particular moment in social history. It reflects the patriarchal structures of Renaissance society, where wealthy families used architecture to assert dominance and leave a lasting legacy. How does this architectural statement resonate today, in a world grappling with questions of equity and representation?