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Who we are
The Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz (Max-Planck-Institut) – the Institute of Art History in Florence (Max Planck Institute) – is one of the most respected institutions for research into Italian art anywhere in the world. The range of its research work and its collection of books and photography extend far beyond Tuscany to include Northern Italy.

The book and photograph collections are primarily focused on Renaissance art, art in the city of Siena and 19th and 20th century Italian art. The Institute in Florence's historical centre is in daily use as an international venue for research and meetings of art historians of all nationalities.

Until 1970, the Friends of the KHI had exclusive legal and financial responsibility for the Institute. The Friends was founded in 1898 and entered in the Berlin Register of Associations in 1903 under the name of Association for the Preservation of the Florence Institute of Art History. In 1970, the Institute was put under the control of the German Ministry of Education and Research and in January 2002 the Max Planck Society took over responsibility for the Florence Institute.

Florence was the most important European centre for the arts, sciences and humanities in the early Renaissance. From the outset therefore, the Friends has set itself the task of establishing and maintaining an institute to meet the requirements of researchers working on the art and culture of the city of Florence; the institute brings its work to the public through its own publications and academic events.

For almost a century, numerous private donors have helped the Institute to thrive and provided research resources and materials; they have acquired, fitted and staffed new buildings.

The Friends is still very keen to inform the general public about the work of the Institute and thereby to awaken interest in Italian art. The Friends also provides students and young researchers with financial support so they can make quick progress in their academic studies thanks to the Institute’s extensive collection of photos and books.

If we have whetted your appetite, have a look at the membership application form on the next page. We look forward to welcoming you as a Friend.
The annual membership fee is
for students € 15.00
for individuals € 50.00

for couples

€ 65.00

It is also possible to become a supporting member.
Supporting membership is a way for those keen to make a special commitment.

Members are treated to an array of highly prominent events, such as the annual Jacob Burckhardt prize award ceremony, which includes a lecture and accompanying evening programme and takes place in Florence. Regular lectures on Italian art history by well-known speakers and general meetings are held in Munich. In addition, the Florentine scholarship holders present the results of their research there on a result basis. Every two years the Friends and the KHI organize fpr the members a journey with guided tours.

Every year, all members receive free of charge the annual report of the Institute of Art History in Florence and the “Mitteilungen des Kunsthistorischen Instituts in Florenz”, a journal published by the Institute in several issues per year.

 

Statute

Here you can find the statute of the Friends of the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz [Verein zur Förderung des Kunsthistorischen Institutes in Florenz (Max-Planck-Institut) e.V.
 
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