High Renaissance

High Renaissance

Introduction

This paper intends to explore the importance of architecture of Bramante. Further, the significance of his architecture in relation with the attitudes and aesthetics of the High Renaissance will be discussed. Donato d' Angelo Bramante was an Italian painter and architect. His architecture was introduced in the style of Early Renaissance to Milan and High Renaissance to Rome. His one of the most famous designs includes St. Peter's Basilica. This paper will analyze the importance of Bramante's architecture in order to make the reader aware about Bramante's greatest works and also about the salient features of High Renaissance.

Discussion

The style of Bramante's architecture is based upon ancient Roman models. His architecture was consistent with the values of humanity of the time. One of the most important architectural wonder he has created includes 'Tempietto.' This work is overlooking the Vatican in which Saint Peter was crucified commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. This work suggests the wonderful balance and harmony in amalgamating all the different parts of the work like dome base and drum individually and to the whole. This work was certainly initiated and promoted the architecture of High Renaissance Era (Fred, 2009).

Bramante was born in 1444 in a family of a farmer. His architecture career began with the guidance of Mantegna and Piero Della Francasca, the most important artists of the Renaissance. His artistic skills were somehow surpassed by the architecture skills he possessed. His buildings are evident of his early art training. During his studies, he was most influenced by the perspective rules (Preston, 2012).

Bramante moved to Milan in 1474 with an aim to continue his architectural development in the city of Milan. The buildings prevailing in the city were reflecting the gothic style of architecture. Bramante got inspired by this gothic style. His creation of several churches depicts his influence of gothic style. The work of Bramante was appreciated by Duke Ludovico Sfora. He became the personal architect of Sfora's court. The rebuilding of church Santa Maria Presso San Satiro depicted Bramante's and Sfora's culminated relationship (Peter, 1997).

Bramante is also remembered for building the structures of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Palazzo Caprini and cloisters of Sant' Ambrogio in the city of Milan. The invasion of Milan by French Army in 1499 leads Bramante to move towards Rome, where he spent the rest of his life. Bramante was hired by Pope Julius II to design a new Saint Peter's Basilica in 1502 which appeared to be the most popular work of Bramante. This creation cannot be counted under the contribution towards Renaissance architecture solely; however, this creation made Bramante one of the most famous architectures of the time.

Bramante's work has contributed a lot towards the architecture design and revolution and ultimately the revolution in art. His work has influenced architects and artists for many years. Bramante was given acclimates like 'Sebastin Serlio's comment' of 'Bramante being a man of gifts in architecture.' His great accomplishments in architecture made him earn such ...