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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Important landmark - Gothic and early renaissance architecture - built between the 13th and 15th century - finshd in 1456-1470
What was the principal of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Principal of a Dominican church in Florence
Who completed the marble facade of the Santa Maria church?
Leon Battista Alberti in the mid-15th century and has a mix blends classical elements with medieval Gothic features.
when did the construction of Santa Maria novella begin
1279 under the direction of two Dominican friars
How did the beginning of the Santa Maria novella have gothic structure
pointed arches, ribbed vaults and large windows with stain glass Had a Latin cross layout
How did the Church represent Early renaissance architecture?
The facade of the church towards the bottom has gothic style, but the top has renaissance elements like central pediment, pilasters and a harmonious use of colored marble
The Facade completed by Alberi was…
notable due to its use of Geometric patterns and mathematical precision.
The facade of Santa Maria novella represents…
represents one of the most important examples of Florentine Renaissance
When was the facade completed
1470 and started around 1458
At the top of the Santa Maria facade is what?
A sun to recognizes the emblem of the neighborhood and the covenant of the church
What was used to tell time in the church
armillary sphere and Gnomon, which threw shadows on the astronomical quadrant (Italian and Bohemian method)
Masaccio’s Holy Trinity
has a vanishing point right at the tomb and displays at the top the Eternal father, the Holy Spirit as a dove, and then Jesus crucified
What does the Skelton have above it in writing ( Holy Trinity)
“WHAT YOU ARE, I ONCE WAS; WHAT I AM, YOU WILL BECOME” your time on earth is finite, but in Christ we can have an eternal salvation
Donatello’s marble David
His marble David 1408-9 - Contraposto - His clothes have a prince like quality not a hero - no expression in face
Brunelleschi crucifix
1410-1415 , more proportionate, realistic, and measured due to his use of mathematical proportion of the ideal man and anatomy
materials used for sculpting during this time
stone, wood, terracotta, and bronze.
Which methods are using when making a bronze sculpture
Indirect and Direct method and hallow casting method
Donatello’s Saint George
• Facial expression is serious • Foot off the platform giving him life • standing tall and dressed in armor (looks like a hero) 1416-20
Donatello’s Saint John
-1409-1411 - very serious and philosophical looking -
Donatello’s profits
• Two profits standing opposite of each other on the bellower • Abandonment of classical art and beauty • Phycological intensity
Donatello in padua
• First sculpture to bring an equestrian aspect since Rome • The general has no hat or helmet to symbolize he’s human too, not just a military general
Schiacciato
Donatellos technique to show dimension and depth
Donatello’s Mary Magdalene
• Last work • one of the most famous works in female expression • Wooden • Eyes focused on an inner vision • 1455 • weak, exhausted, in pain, weary soul
two main people in our class this week
Masaccio for painting Alberti for architecture