4 short essays.
Theme:Power and majesty: Politics [like religion] was a category which was infused through everything. It is hard to find a building [even a religious building] which was not intended to secure political power. Think more broadly about the idea of magnificence. How did buildings promote a ruler’s power and identity.
In your submission, describe the building and connect it to the theme. Why does this building make a good example of the theme? What do you need to tell your reader about the building in order for theme to see the connection between the theme and this building?
Guidelines for each of the first three submissions:
- Describe why this building is a good example of the theme. Things you might discuss: the use of space [plan], the setting, the typology and function, role of the patrons, architectural design, structure and materials, etc. Write between 600 — 800 words.
- Include at least 3 sources for each entry. These must be reputable sources — either peer-reviewed or from an academic source. Include a bibliography at the bottom of each entry with the sources in Chicago Manual of StyleLinks to an external site. format. A URL is not a bibliographic entry, and will not count. You do not need to footnote.
- Include at least two images for each entry. Provide captions for each image stating why this image was selected and the source of each image.
Buildings:
- Brunelleschi, santo spirito (religious)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggpKKlsaeac
- Renaissance and architecture pas 22-33
- Bee Travel. “Fuggerei. World’s Oldest Social Housing Project
- Anderson, renaissance architecture: corporate identity (p.115)
- James S. Ackerman and Myra Nan Rosenfeld. ‘Social Stratification in Renaissance Urban Planning
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vajfhuP4tgc
- Ducal palace of Urbino (politics)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNghjsyMjQ
- Anderson, Renaissance Architecture, begin the chapter ‘The Architecture of Ascendancy’
- Alison Cole. Virtue and Magnificence. Art of the Italian Renaissance Courts (New York, 1995
Part 4:
For the final submission you must submit the work you have created so far PLUS a 800 word introduction to your chapter. In this introduction you may bring in other buildings and sites. You can expand upon the theme and its significance. You can argue for this themes importance in the study of Renaissance architecture. Use this introduction to expand upon the work already completed