the chapel designed in florence by filippo brunelleschi
2007-04-14 05:12:55 · 3 answers · asked by peppernspice 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Brunelleschi used mathematical modules and geometric formulas for the plan and elevation of the Pazzi Chapel, as he had in San Lorenzo, but he arranged the space in a more complex and sophisticated manner in the later building. A hemispherical dome covers a central square, which is extended on either side so that the square forms the centre of a rectangle. The minor spatial compartment, opening off a third side of the main square, is a corresponding square apse covered by a dome and containing the altar. The creamy wall surface of the Pazzi Chapel is marked off in geometric patterns by dark gray stone. The clarity, coolness, and elegance for which Brunelleschi's architecture is noted are seen in this small, harmoniously proportioned chapel.
2007-04-14 06:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very sober, geometric building (circles and rectangles), in "Pietra Serena" (Italian: "serene stone", grey sandstone) located in a quiet inner yard of the Basilica di Santa Croce.
One of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Firenze, and the ideal place to take a quiet nap away from the maddening tourist crowd.
More details : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pazzi_Chapel
2007-04-14 05:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://faculty.fullerton.edu/ebonney/LBST%20302A/High_Renaissance.htm
try that link that may help let me know i got plenty! GL
2007-04-14 05:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cool Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋