Important Works- Orsanmichele Flashcards
1
Q
Nanni di Banco
Four Crowned Saints
A
(Wood and Stoneworkers Guild), Orsanmichele, Florence,
1410.
model for members of the guild- imitation; contrapposto; classical, pradella- justify inclusion in guilds
2
Q
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Saint John the Baptist
A
(Wool Merchants Guild), Orsanmichele, Florence
1410
Calimala; biggest bronze since antiquity; s-curve
3
Q
Donatello
Saint Mark
A
(Linen-Weavers and Peddlers Guild), Orsanmichele, Florence,
1410
drapery is realistic; contrapposto; Giudizio dell’occhio
4
Q
Donatello
Saint George
A
(Armorers Guild), Orsanmichele, Florence,
1420
the scowl; contrapposto; pradella- rilievo schiacciato and aerial perspectives