Friday, December 26, 2008

The Baptistry doors, Florence


I found the bronze relief done by Lorenzo Ghiberti on the doors representing scenes from the old and new testament to be truly inspiring. These doors were called "The Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo because of their beauty. The bronze panels represent a switch to Renaissance style of art in which perspective is used to create depth in the image. The layering in bronze of the figures is really incredible.

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