FAH337H1 Lecture Notes - Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Ten Commandments, Luca Signorelli
Document Summary
Revival of different type of character motifs in sculpture. Donatello (his created in 1447-53) and verrocchio (1481-95) Donatello first to be called to the north (venice) to create a sculpture for. Venice had to rely on soldiers for hire like florence. Gattamelata hired by the venicians bringing padua into their republic. Other ways before the revival to celebrate mercenary was usually through painting. Patron competing with others being celebrated, as well as artist in competition with other celebratory monuments. In donatello basically only three equestrian examples from antiquity, only two of which survive. The regisole of pavia (destroyed in 18th c. ) Examples closer to home, in northern italy; status of person shown on horseback. Gattamelata made his own legacy and wealth through soldiery, fighting for money, whereas visconti and cangrande were victorious rulers of new territories. Form of these statues reflect mideival social structures.
