ARCH 1320 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Donato Bramante, Portico, San Pietro In Montorio
28 Jan 2016
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High renaissance and mannerism: from bramante to michelangelo. More away from basilican and centralized churches. The importance of the villa as a counter to city life. The circle is the most perfectly symmetrical shape. Reference to the sun, moon, etc. (nature) They should stand free to be seen from all around and should be elevated. Should have a portico surrounding, a vaulted interior, and high windows. Does dozens of variations of centralized churches in sketchbooks. Free standing, elevated, portico, visible from all sides, vaulted, windows. Looks back to temple of vesta (ancient) Terraced courtyard- 1st great landscape space of renaissance. First use of monumental stair since antiquity. Had to work with bramante"s existing foundation. Put portico on the front for entry (pantheon-esque) Irregular shaped square and statue needing to be featured. New facade on 2 buildings and monumental stairs. Builds new building to match an existing one and make the square symmetrical. Designs elaborate paving pattern around the statue.
