Brunelleschi, Old Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, begun c. 1421 Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
"...you see nothing like this in Rome - this is a Renaissance room." That was a great note to end on. This Brunelleschi fellow really did his own thing, a true creative genius. He makes me want to think outside my boxes and do things that haven't come before. My life could use some more circles. 😋
great video, as always. it would have been interesting, however, to talk about the fabulous zodiac painting in the back as well; the one above the cross; it would have made an excellent conclusion on how Rennaissance thinking sought to bring eclectic concepts such as hermeticism into play back for Christianity.
According to Wikipedia: The smaller dome above the altar is decorated with astrological depictions of star constellations. The arrangement of the constellations is accurate enough to date it to July 6, 1439, the date of the Council of Florence called by the Catholic Church.
I've been in the old sacristy several times. I find it oppressive. Not gloomy, really, but heavy, looming, and grim and even a little suffocating. In comparison, Michelangelo's "new sacristy"is soaring and light and light-filled.
"...you see nothing like this in Rome - this is a Renaissance room."
That was a great note to end on. This Brunelleschi fellow really did his own thing, a true creative genius. He makes me want to think outside my boxes and do things that haven't come before. My life could use some more circles. 😋
Thanks for the information, from Argentina
As always , so great!
great video, as always. it would have been interesting, however, to talk about the fabulous zodiac painting in the back as well; the one above the cross; it would have made an excellent conclusion on how Rennaissance thinking sought to bring eclectic concepts such as hermeticism into play back for Christianity.
According to Wikipedia: The smaller dome above the altar is decorated with astrological depictions of star constellations. The arrangement of the constellations is accurate enough to date it to July 6, 1439, the date of the Council of Florence called by the Catholic Church.
It would be great to have subtitles for this video, it's easier to understand for people who don't speak fluent english
Click on the sprocket and you should find subtitle options. When I was in Italy I only spoke a few words of Italian.
I've been in the old sacristy several times. I find it oppressive. Not gloomy, really, but heavy, looming, and grim and even a little suffocating. In comparison, Michelangelo's "new sacristy"is soaring and light and light-filled.
Brunelleschi's rationalism is so 'friendly', 'on a human scale' ;)