Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten and explore the architecture of churches located in Rome and Florence. The core objective of the paper is to explore the architectural approaches used in construction of churches in Rome and Florence. In addition, the paper analyzes the architectural design adapted by the churches in Rome and Florence in order to explore the similarities and differences in the architectural structures. The paper will also analyze the architectural approaches whether contemporary or ancient that was used during the construction of the churches. Moreover, the paper will also analyze the interior and exterior decoration of the churches located in Rome and Florence. The paper will prescribe the sculptures, statues or frescos that were used while interior and exterior decoration of the churches in order to enlighten the extent and depth of entire architectural structures representing the churches.

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Vatican / St Peter's Basilica4

The Facade4

The Interior and Exterior5

The Duomo6

The Interior and Exterior7

Santa Maria Novella Church8

The Interior and Exterior8

San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane10

The Interior and Exterior10

San Andrea12

The Interior and Exterior13

Santa Susanna14

The Interior and Exterior15

Santa Vittoria16

The Interior and Exterior17

Basilica of Santa Maria Degli Angeli18

The Interior and Exterior19

Basilica of San Ignatzio20

The Interior and Exterior20

Basilica of San Clemente21

The Interior and Exterior22

Conclusion23

Works Cited25

Architecture of Churches in Rome and Florence

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten and explore the architecture of the famous churches located in Rome and Florence. In order to enlighten the architecture of the churches located in these two regions the analysis required personal visit to the churches in order to explore the information. There are several conceptions and information pertaining to the architecture of the churches located in Rome and Florence that not only required secondary data accumulation but also personal visit to the places.

The architectural approaches used in the construction of the churches located in Rome and Florence engulfed both contemporary and ancient architectural designs. The churches visited in Rome and Florence was architectural masterpieces as interior and exterior of the churches were exceptionally executed by the professionals. The information gathered from the caretakers of the churches and other concerned personnel revealed that it took several years for the construction to complete. Moreover, there were some churches that were completely rebuilt due to the amendments prescribed in the designs.

The architects used ancient designs with modifications in order to accomplish the projects assigned to them. The sculptures and frescos that were used in the interior of the church created exceptional spiritual ambiance that could influence the visitors. Some of the visited churches contained the frescos that portrayed the characters of heaven such as angels and other divine forces. Moreover, other churches contained the sculptures of religious personalities such as Mary. The interior of the churches contained priceless objects that were ancient and had utmost religious significance. This paper will strive to analyze the architectural designs that were used in the construction along with the interior and exterior decoration methods that were adapted by the professionals.

Vatican / St Peter's Basilica

Vatican or St. Peter's Basilica is the central basilica ...