The Tempietto, Donato Bramante, 1502

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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


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