1400-1500 Italy Flashcards
Sacrifice of Isaac Competition
Florence, Italy 1401
Wool merchants guild commissioned a second set of doors for Florence Cathedral in 1401
Competition for artist was to create sacrifice of Isaac panel
Symbolic of crucifixion and Florence sacrificing themselves when Duke of Milan surrounded city
Ghiberti’s panel
Smooth and graceful Abraham in gothic pose Isaac looks like a classical statue, like a dying Gaul
Acanthus scrolls
Painting and metalwork training background
Used less bronze, so it was cheaper
Foreshortening
More energetic and movement
Brunelleschi’s panel
Sturdy and vigorous
Emotion
Angel and Abraham energetic
Careful observation of bible
Several pieces
Four Crowned Saints
by Nanni di Banco
Florence, Italy
Stone and woodworkers guild
Patron saints of guild that defied emperor’s demand of pagan sculptures
Seen working on bottom
Looks like they are interacting
Saint Mark
by Donatello
Florence, Italy 1411-1413
Greco-Roman principals
Linen drapers guild
Contrapposto
Human body not rigid, flexible
Garments move with saint
Feast of Herod
by Donatello
Siena Cathedral 1423-1427
Classical relief inspiration
Linear perspective
Gates of Paradise
by Ghiberti 1425-1457
Unified system of space
Perspective illusion
Setting glorifies characters
David by Donatello
Free nude
Sensual Looks like youth
Symbol of Medici power and how they brought prosperity and freedom
Classical reference=humanism
Large sword for body
Hercules and Anateus
by Pollaivolo
1670-1475
Painter and engraver
Medici humanist imagery and glory of
Florentine Republic breaks “column”
More emotion than most
Renaissance pieces, expressive
Strength, in action, diagonals
Gattamelata
by Donatello
Venice, Italy
1445-1453
Left Florence in 1443 for Venice commission
For Gattamelata, regional general
Inspired by Rome
Very Individualist
Not superhuman or dominating, but in control
David by Verrochio
1435-1488
Master to Da Vinci Clothed
Not as sensual Realistic weapon
Head removable
Reason
Adoration of the Magi
by Fabriano
Courtly style now the international style
Understanding of foreshortening
Exotic animals
Fancy and lavish dress and servants
Gold leaf
Too much background
Tribute Money
by Masaccio aka Big Tom
1427
Brancacci Chapel
Light source same as building
Continuous narration
Dark coloring back and light coloring front
Clothing creates gravity with use of shadow
Gestures move eye sround
Atmospheric perspective
Monumental, weighty figures
Contrasting colors add emphasis
Insignificant bible story
Giotto influence
Holy Trinity
by Masaccio
Santa Maria Novella
Theyre all 15th century you get the idea
Lenzi family
Mementomori, reminder of death
“I was once what you are, and you will soon be me”
Deep shit brah
Annunciation
by Fra Angelico
1438-1447
Florence
in St Mark monastery
Loga=porch
Displayed above friar’s cell
Hail Mary reminder
Battle of San Romano
I fucking hate this one its by Uccello and is just super unnatural and obsessive. LIKE WOW YOU CAN DO THE PERSPECTIVE CONGRATS WOWEE. Asshole. The Medici’s fucking stole it too. Like wtf. I get that it shows a battle between Milan and FLORENCE (WOW HOLY SHIT SO MUCH FLORENCE!@!!!!1!!) but it ugly as shit soooo like
Primavera
by Botticellli
1482
ITS FOR THE MEDICIS SO OBVI IN FLORENCE
Doesn’t fit wallpaper-like background, figures float
Spring scene
Venus and BLIND Cupid (love is blind, sinful love)
Orange symbol of guess who? MEDICI FAMILY WOW
Might have been a wedding gift
High contrast Venus has implied halo
Birth of Venus
by Botticelli
1486
Pyramidal composition
Aphrodite of Knidos pose
Outlines Surreal background
Christ Delivering Keys to Saint Peter…
by Perugino
Rome (hello old friend)
1481
St Peter was first Pope, legitimizes pope’s power and necessity
Constantine’s arch Pope Sixtus the Fourth commissioned for chapel he made
Trying to make Rome an art center
Camera Picta
by Andrea Mantegna
Mantua, Italy
1465-1474
Like second style wall paintings
Shelves and moldings painted
Painted oculus
Peacock is Juno, oversees lawful weddings
9 years to paint
Putti=little angels
Below looking up=do sotto il rigo
Florence Cathedral
dome by Brunulleschi
Too wide for dome (140 ft)
Studied Pantheon
Ghiberti partner, later fired
Gothic elements French influence/buttresses illegal
Double dome by Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome
Santo Spirito
by Brunulleschi Florence
1434-1446
Rational, reason
Barrel vaults
Horizontal strips
Wanted 4 entrances, had to have
3 Modular
No frescoes Pantheon inspired
Pazzi Chapel at Santa Croche
by Brunulleschi
1442
Centrally planned
Pietra serena
Harmony and balance
Tondi sculptures of family
Outside made after death
Palazzo Ruccellai
by Alberti
Florence, Italy
1452-1470
Classical but contemporary
Different capitols on each level
Colosseum inspiration
Sant Andrea
by Alberti
Mantua, Italy
1470-1472
Redesign of 11th century church
Same patron as Camera Picta
Colossal order=columns over 2 stories
Shorter than church behind to balance square in front of building
Built off Basilica Nova
