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ARCHITECTURE
HISTORY SYNOPSIS
SHREYA JAIN
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
STYLE 2
ARCHITECTURE THEORY 3
DIVISION OF RENAISSANCE PERIOD 3
EARLY RENAISSANCE 3
BASILICA DI SAN LORENZO, FLORENCE 3
HIGH RENAISSANCE 5
ARCHITECTURE CHARACTERISTICS 5
PLAN 5
ARCHES 6
VAULT 6
CEILINGS 7
DOORS 7
WINDOWS 8
COLUMNS AND PILASTERS. 8
DOMES 8
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REAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE
INTRODUCTION
Renaissance means rebirth. Renaissance
architecture was the period of war for art
and architecture. After Gothic Architecture,
people revolted to bring back the old
traditional architecture back to play.
Renaissance architecture is the architecture
of the period between the early 15th and
early 17th centuries in different regions of
Europe, demonstrating a conscious revival
and development of certain elements of
ancient Greek and Roman thought and
material culture. Stylistically, Renaissance
architecture followed Gothic architecture
and was succeeded by Baroque
architecture.
Although unable to free themselves from the
engineering and design legacy of either
Romanesque architecture (800-1200) or
Gothic architecture (1150-1375), the
architects of the Italian Renaissance sought
their main inspiration from Greek and
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ARCHITECTURE THEORY
During Renaissance, architecture became
not only a question of practice but also a
matter of theoretical discussion. Printing
played
an
important
role
in
the
dissemination of ideas.
DIVISION OF RENAISSANCE PERIOD
Renaissance Period can broadly be divided
in three parts Early Renaissance Period
High Renaissance Period
Late Renaissance Period
EARLY RENAISSANCE
Architectural Orders and principles were
explored
The study of classical antiquity lead in
particular to the adoption of classical
detail and ornamentation
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o It is one of the
largest
churches of
Florence,
Italy, situated
at the centre of main city.
o Latin Cross Plan
o Pendative Dome
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Plan Of San
Di Lorenzo,
Florenc
FEATURES
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o Pointed arches
o Corinthian Columns as returned to the
support of classical roman tradition o
Small windows
MATERIAL o Stone
and Marble o Rock
hard sandstone and
serene stone o Marble
finishes celling of
church o Gold
columns
HIGH RENAISSANCE
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1444-1514
Concept derived from classical antiquity
In the late 15th century and early 16th
century, architects such as Bramante,
Antonio da Sangallo showed a mastery
of the revived style and ability to apply it
to buildings such as churches and city
palazzo which were quite different from
the structures of ancient times.
The style became more decorated and
ornamental, statuary, domes and
cupolas becoming very evident.
The architectural period is known as the
"High Renaissance" and coincides with
the age of Leonardo, Michelangelo and
Raphael.
Example: San Pietro in Montorio
ARCHITECTURE CHARACTERISTICS
The obvious distinguishing features of
Classical Roman architecture were adopted
by Renaissance architects. However, the
forms and purposes of buildings had
changed over time, churches are the one
that the Romans never constructed. There
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VAULT
Vaults do not
have ribs. They
are semi-circular
or segmental and
on a square plan,
unlike the Gothic
vault which is
frequently rectangular.
The barrel vault is returned to
architectural vocabulary as at the
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DOORS
Doors usually have square lintels. They may
be set within an arch or surmounted by a
triangular or segme
ntal pediment. Openings
that do not have doors are usually arched and
frequently have a large or decorative
keystone.
WINDOWS
Windows may be paired and set within
- a semi
circular arch. They may have square lintels and
triangular or segmental pediments, which are
often used alternatel
y.
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COLUMNS AND
PILASTERS
DOMES
Domes were rarely used in the
middle Ages, but after the
success of the dome St. Peter's
Basilica (1506). It became an indispensable
element in church architecture and later in
secular architecture.
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