Tuesday, April 10, 2018

70. Palazzo Rucellai - Early Italian Renaissance - c. 1450 CE

Form
Function
Content
Context

Tradition/Change
Interpretation
Artistic Intent
Audience Response

Responses due by:
Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 PM

2 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. 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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