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IDES310ItalianRenaissanceppt.pptxItalian Renaissance
1400 – 1600
Classical Architectural Details guide a New Look for Italy
Movement away from medieval thinking and primary Gothic style
Movement toward employing classic antiquity details of the Greeks and Romans. Mainly Roman.
Symmetry excels in design through order and balance
Vitruvian architectural principles of durability, utility and beauty
Developing linear perspective: Leonardo da Vinci
Classic orders of architecture are used: Round arches, Pilasters Pediments
Italian Early Renaissance – Florence, Italy 1420-1500
Florence is the artistic center. Brunelleschi brings back architectural orders in the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
Churches are the most important public buildings and impressively large.
Following the Latin Cross design; a central nave with 2 side aisles.
The crossing of the transept and nave are generally domed.
The interiors include vaulted ceiling and repetitive round arches.
Early Renaissance continued some Gothic features as they transitioned to being less church centered and more humanistic.
Balancing the church and the potential of the individual.
The rise of the named MAN: scientist, artist, architect, painter and more are born.
Italian High Renaissance Italy – Rome Italy 1500-1525
Rome is the artistic center.
Orders of classic architecture are presented more historically.
Symmetry commonly present.
St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City Rome, Italy begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V.
St. Peter’s Basilica by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
https://smarthistory.org/st-peters-basilica/
Take a quick tour.
St.Peter’s site plans- Latin Cross form - Michelangelo
Interior – St. Peter’s Basilica
Renaissance Interiors: overall, the Renaissance interior became more comfortable and luxurious if your are wealthy. With the increase in trade, fine fabrics such as silk, are introduced into interiors as cushions, draperies, bed linens and such. Silk takes dye better than most fabrics and results in beautiful deep color additions to interior spaces.
Tour a Gorgeous Medieval Mansion - The Palazzo Davanzati
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLI8KPq5CWI
Virtue, pride, and magnificence: the Medici Palace in Florence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWgkpKbjmUc
Renaissance Furniture: CASSONE – lift-lid top for storage usually solid walnut and elaborately carved-architectural detail - allegorical carving or painting can be mythological in detail. Traditional bridal dowry chest - association of wealth.
CASSAPANCA- variation from the addition of a back and arms - seating and storage combined
CREDENZA: somewhat taller cabinet, served as a sideboard or serving table, storage for silver, glassware, dishes, linens
SEDIA-somewhat massive chair with 4 square legs supporting arms. Seat and back were bands of leather attached to the frame with nails. Nail heads were part of decoration
SAVONAROLA CHAIR: This folding (look, does not fold) arm chair was widely used. Curved strips of wood pivoted at the center of the seat - named after famous Italian preacher who it’s thought favored the style. This
SGABELLO CHAIR: stool or small simple chair with a wooden slab back. Often 3-legged -seat possibly octagonal and elegant versions richly carved.
DANTE CHAIR: similar to Savonarola but a more solid frame. Cushioned seat and fabric stretched on back.
TRESTLE type tables planks placed on trestles or pedestals or carved stone bases. ‘Setting the table’
Bed: raised on s platform with 4 posters to hold canopy /curtains
