Mckenna Form-Stone Function-Residence of the Rucellai family Content-The Rucellai coat of arms is placed over two second story windows. Context- Made in 1450 Ce Tradition- Classical cornices can be seen above each set of windows. Interpretation-A loggia was built near this building which represents a marriage between the Rucellai family and the medici family. Artistic intent-Was referencing the Medici palace to demonstrate the Rucellai's loyalty to Medici Audience response- During this time, there were several palaces being built due to the construction of the Medici palace.
Nandini Form:masonry Function: the bottom floor was used for business Content:friezes contain Rucellai family symbols Context: The patron was Giovanni Rucellai Tradition: the third floor pilasters are Corinthian and the first floor pilasters are Tuscan Interpretation:Constructed as part of the "building boom" after the Medici family built their own palace Artistic Intent: Created in an effort to emphasize measure & harmony Audience Response: At the time, palaces were viewed as if they were created for the city's good and thus, brought Florence much civic pride.
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Function-Residence of the Rucellai family
Content-The Rucellai coat of arms is placed over two second story windows.
Context- Made in 1450 Ce
Tradition- Classical cornices can be seen above each set of windows.
Interpretation-A loggia was built near this building which represents a marriage between the Rucellai family and the medici family.
Artistic intent-Was referencing the Medici palace to demonstrate the Rucellai's loyalty to Medici
Audience response- During this time, there were several palaces being built due to the construction of the Medici palace.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm:masonry
Function: the bottom floor was used for business
Content:friezes contain Rucellai family symbols
Context: The patron was Giovanni Rucellai
Tradition: the third floor pilasters are Corinthian and the first floor pilasters are Tuscan
Interpretation:Constructed as part of the "building boom" after the Medici family built their own palace
Artistic Intent: Created in an effort to emphasize measure & harmony
Audience Response: At the time, palaces were viewed as if they were created for the city's good and thus, brought Florence much civic pride.