The Tempietto, Donato Bramante, 1502
The Tempietto was commissioned as a martyrium, what does this mean?
Building commemorating martyr/martyrdom
Why did the Spanish monarchs commission it in Rome?
Devotion Catholic Church Allegiance Pope Affirmation of faith
What 3 elements did Virtuvius combine in his architecture?
Mathematics, harmony and proportions
Name two Roman temples which influenced Bramante
The Temple of Vesta, Tivoli 1st C BC; Sta Maria presso San Satiro, Milan, 1476-82
What did JC say to St Peter?
'Peter you are the rock on which my church will be built'
When and where was Donato Bramante born?
1444, Urbino
When did Bramante go to Rome?
1499
What was Urbino like in the 15thC?
Centre art Piero della Francesca works in Urbino
What courtyard was the Tempietto built in?
Courtyard Church St Pietro in Montorio (Ferdinand + Isabella built Church too)
What Renaissance element did Bramante add to his design?
Dome
What are the Vitruvian ideals?
Firmitas, utilitas, venustas Strong, useful, beautiful
Who was St Peter?
Founder of Church First Pope Keys to heaven
Where was it commissioned?
Janiculum Hill in Rome- where St Peter martyred
Who commissioned the Tempietto?
King Ferdinand + Queen Isabella of Spain
Who was Donato Bramante a pupil of? (x2)
Piero della Francesca + Andrew Mantegna
Why was Bramante interested in the Libri Decem?
Ratio, proportion, harmony
Why were Vitruvius' writings re-discovered?
Revival interest classical antiquity
Who was Vitruvius?
Roman architect + civil engineer
Design of Tempietto
Rotunda format (round) Colonnade outside Cellar inside- Roman format w/ Christian purpose 2 inter-locking cylinders Circle- perfect
What buildings influenced Bramante?
Round Roman temples
What was the original planned shape of the courtyard?
Round but was square
Name 2 people who influenced Bramante
Serlio + Palladio
What was the first architectural building Bramante rebuilt?
Sta Maria presso San Satiro in Milan 1476-82
How was St Peter crucified?
Upside down- didn't want to die same way as JC
Who wrote the Libri Decem (10 books)?
Vitruvius
What was Bramante doing from 1503 until his death in 1514?
Working in Rome for Pope Julius II Re-designing St Peter's w/ Michelangelo + Raphael