FAH337H1 Lecture Notes - Palazzo Vecchio, Siena Cathedral, Florence Baptistery
Document Summary
Florence had a long tradition of rivalry civic rivalry within and with other states. Profit from banking and commerce provided tax fund for the city. Built with public funds and good will. Funding came from middle ages (not renaissance) decided the face of the city. Cathedral and town hall built around the same time florence were building theirs. Siena was hit by the black death severely and never recovered (half to 2/3 of the population was wiped out) Major guilds became important vehicle to show their prominence ( civic duty) like corporate sponsorship. South doors of the florence baptistery, by andrea pisano. Cost of material: bronze > expensive > strong statement. Competition for a relief panel (gothic quatrefoil format) of the sacrifice of isaac. Meanwhile duke of milan attacks florence (republic: faith in god, city favored by god, symbolized by david (goliath, defeates the tyranny duke of milan) Seven artist in all who submitted to the competition.