Who were the Medicis?
A wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence.
What was Brunelleschi's relationship with the Medici family?
He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.
Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?
He was one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance.
What did Renaissance architects seek to create?
All of the above.
What is the image below?
Church of San Lorenzo
What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ?
A public shelter.
What was the Foundling Hospital?
A public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi.
What is patronage?
Financial support given by a person or organization.
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth.
What role did the Medici family play in Florence?
They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.
By what means was most of the art in Florence created?
By patronage funding from the Medici family.
Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival?
All of the above are correct.
What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?
Mathematics.
What style did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect?
Both traditional forms and Renaissance style.
What is an impost block?
A block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch.
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
Who were the Medicis?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What was Brunelleschi's relationship with the Medici family?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What did Renaissance architects seek to create?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What is the image below?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What was the Foundling Hospital?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What is patronage?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What role did the Medici family play in Florence?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
By what means was most of the art in Florence created?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What style did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect?
Art History: 15th Century Italy I
What is an impost block?