ARTH 2550 Chapter 7: Italian Renaissance Art - Chapter 7.docx
25 Feb 2014
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Sculpture and architecture in florence: 1430s 1460s. Translated classical texts and was the author of the history of the florentine people. His marble tomb was commissioned by the city from bernardo rossellino. Located on the right nave wall of the franciscan church of santa croce. Corinthian pilasters supporting a round arch, corresponds to the architectural aesthetics of brunelleschi and. Two winged putti display a laurel-wreath tondo containing a relief sculpture of a lion. Identified as both the symbol of florence and the bruni coat of arms. Bruni"s effigy lies on a bier supported by two eagles, which were attributes of the greek god zeus and his roman counterpart, jupiter. Holds a book, probably as his history of the florentine people. The laurel wreath around his head is the ancient symbol of triumph and immortality. Possibility of carving the head from a wax death mask. Two airborne victories carry an inscription stating that history mourns and eloquence is mute; both the.
