The painted Romanesque churches are uncommon in the Middle Ages. There are only a few noticeable examples of these left in Europe, mainly in Italy. Among them are The Monreale Cathedral (1174) in Sicily, St Mark (1117) in Venice and the Parma Duomo (1059). It is interesting to note the that Duomo of Pisa, which has similar façade as the Parma Duomo is not a painted church. The The Lombard-Romanesque Duomo of Parma is among the finest in Italy. The oldest example of the painted church is Hagia Sophia (537) in Istanbul, suggesting that the tradition of painted churches, date back a very long time.
The Parma Duomo is renowned for its illusionistic painting of the Assumption (1534) that fills its main cupola by Correggio. The nave is adored with the work of pupils of Correggio. The south transept features a carved frieze (1178) by Benedetto Antelami who was responsible for much of the exquisite Baptistery (1160) just south of the cathedral. Building began on the Duomo in the second half of the 11C, following the destruction of the old cathedral by fire in 1058. It was practically finished in 1074. Other artists contributed were Gerolamo Mazzola Bedoli and Francesco Mendogni who painted the ceiling, Lattanzio Gambbara and Bernardino Gatti who painted the frescoes in the nave and the apse walls, Bertolino de Grossi who painted the Valeri Chapel.
History of Church Architecture: Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic HaJar Al-beltaji
This Lecture was meant to cover a quick summary of the history of churches from early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic. IT also Reflected on a brief history of Coptic churches in Egypt.
The painted Romanesque churches are uncommon in the Middle Ages. There are only a few noticeable examples of these left in Europe, mainly in Italy. Among them are The Monreale Cathedral (1174) in Sicily, St Mark (1117) in Venice and the Parma Duomo (1059). It is interesting to note the that Duomo of Pisa, which has similar façade as the Parma Duomo is not a painted church. The The Lombard-Romanesque Duomo of Parma is among the finest in Italy. The oldest example of the painted church is Hagia Sophia (537) in Istanbul, suggesting that the tradition of painted churches, date back a very long time.
The Parma Duomo is renowned for its illusionistic painting of the Assumption (1534) that fills its main cupola by Correggio. The nave is adored with the work of pupils of Correggio. The south transept features a carved frieze (1178) by Benedetto Antelami who was responsible for much of the exquisite Baptistery (1160) just south of the cathedral. Building began on the Duomo in the second half of the 11C, following the destruction of the old cathedral by fire in 1058. It was practically finished in 1074. Other artists contributed were Gerolamo Mazzola Bedoli and Francesco Mendogni who painted the ceiling, Lattanzio Gambbara and Bernardino Gatti who painted the frescoes in the nave and the apse walls, Bertolino de Grossi who painted the Valeri Chapel.
History of Church Architecture: Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic HaJar Al-beltaji
This Lecture was meant to cover a quick summary of the history of churches from early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic. IT also Reflected on a brief history of Coptic churches in Egypt.
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A Self-Guided Angels & Demons Tour of Rome by Florencia San Martin Brück.
This self-guided Angels & Demons tour assumes that you’ve read the book, and so therefore don’t need elements of the story pointed out to you. All notes next to the pictures are from the book.
Four Altars of Science, representing the four elements of earth, air, fire and water, and a mysterious text from John Milton are the key clues that, once decoded, will enable you to
experience the Path of Illumination step by step.
From Santi’s earthly tomb with demon’s hole,
‘Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold.
The path of light is laid, the sacred test,
Let angels guide you on your lofty quest. (Chapter 55)
1. The Church of St. Maria del Popolo (EARTH)
2. St. Peter's Church and Square (AIR)
3. The Church of St. Maria della Vittoria (FIRE)
4. The Fountain of The Four Rivers at Piazza Navona (WATER)
Michelangelo is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Among his works are the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
1. St. Peter’s Basilica:Documentary Historical Research on Faith Through Religious Art/Architecture By: ESMILIO, HAZEL MAY K. MERCADO, DIANE TRICIA D. QUIAMBAO, AMINA FATIMA D.
2. St. Peter’s Basilica The premier church of Roman Catholic Christendom Location Left side of the Circus of Nero, where St. Peter was crucified, Vatican City, Rome
3. Year 324 Constantine gave place to a basilica to built over St. Peter’s tomb. It stood for a century until it verge on collapse. It was constructed during 1450-1626 (176 yrs). Giulianoda Sangallo plan for St Peter'sFlorence, Uffizi, GabinettoDisegni e Stampe, 7A Floorplan of Old St Peter's with the presentbasilica superimposed, by TiberioAlfarano, 1570
4. Architectural style Gothic Style forms of arches and flying buttress Old St. Peter’s bell tower Central nave http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-st-peters-basilica-photos/slides/1630-painting-by-viviano-codazzi.jpg http://saintpetersbasilica.org/Interior/Nave/Nave.htm
5. Romanesque styleStone barrel vault, thick and heavy walls, thick and heavy pillars, a transept, sculptured decoration on portals, capitals and other surfaces Door of Death, Portico Right transept Right transept Door of death. portico
6. Baroque styleThe external facade is often characterized by a dramatic central projection, The interior is often no more than a shell for painting and sculpture http://www.thestudioarts.com/Assets/Students/Czech/Architecture/StPeter.jpg
7. TIMELINE During Nero’s time the current location of St. Peter’s Basilica was a chariot racing stadium where persecution was done to the Christians.
8. After St. Peter’s persecution he was buried to a near cemetery outside the stadium. That gave rise to the biggest basilica that early Christians have built during Constantine’s reign who gave freedom to Christians at 313 A.D.
9. It was during the peak of Renaissance Pope Julius II decided to replace the basilica in a more magnificent structure when Pope Nicholas V failed to implement his plan of reconstruction.
10. The works done in building the basilica was pioneered by notable Michaelangelo, Maderno, Della Porta, and Bernini.
11. Paintings/Design/Structure Pieta was created by Michelangelo when he was 25. It portrays the genre of Mother Mary cradling the dead Christ. The Pieta is located at the first chapel in the right aisle in Saint Peter’s Basilica.
12. The Basilica’s Dome was also designed by Michelangelo. Its central apex lies directly over Saint Peter’s tomb. A biblical message is found at the bottom of the dome. It says: “You are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church; I will give you the keys to heaven.”
13. The central Balcony is found at the façade of the Basilica. It is also called the “Loggia of the Blessings”. It is where the new pope is announced.
14. In 1624, Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini began working on the immense bronze baldacchino or canopy for the high altar of Saint Peter’s Basilica directly over the saint’s tomb.
15. Bernini also built the Altar of the Chair or Cathedra Petri, which is the focal point of the Church. He started to build it on 1657 and finished it on 1666. Cathedra Petri Bernini’s last work is the monument to Alexander VII. It is a melodramatic style of a skeleton, holding an hourglass. It symbolizes death. Monument to Alexander VII
16. References Hacker, Jeffrey “Grolier Encyclopedia of Knowledge” pp.249 V 16, 2002 Ringvelski, Shanon, “Let’s Go Rome”, pp. 112-119, 2003 http://saintpetersbasilica.org/Docs/GuideSPB1.htm http://saintpetersbasilica.org/Interior/Nave/Nave.htm http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-st-peters-basilica-photos/slides/1630-painting-by-viviano-codazzi.jpg http://www.thestudioarts.com/Assets/Students/Czech/Architecture/StPeter.jpg http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13369b.htm
