Class consisted of content from the Early Renaissance in 15th century Italy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We opened class with a quick recap of studia humanitates, as well as the printing techniques utilized at the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I found it particularly interesting that Florence, by establishing itself as a Republic, was inadvertently affirming themselves as heirs to the Roman Republic. I also found it interesting that bankers and merchants (the “Bourgeois”, I had no idea that this was where the term originated from!) began to hold the majority of the political power. I also found interesting the existence of guilds, and how much power they truly held in Florentine government, as well as the arts! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We compared The Sacrifice of Isaac of both Brunelleschi and Ghiberti. I personally agree with the decision of Ghiberti’s victory for its smart composition and tense narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then covered Brunelleschi’s Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is simply an architectural feat. I loved how Brunelleschi incorporated geometric ratios into the exterior of the dome– you can truly see his mind in action! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continuing with our study of Brunelleschi, we covered the Ospedale degli Innocenti, which also stressed geometric ratios and harmony of shapes through its usage of pietra serena, which contrasted against the building’s white walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We concluded class via Donatello’s Feast of Herod, which helped introduce the concept of linear perspective through its usage of lines on the floor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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