Alberti, Façade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Alberti, Façade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, 1470. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris.
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“Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across from the main railway station named after it. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church.
The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed by the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves funerary chapels on consecrated ground.
This church was called Novella (New) because it was built on the site of the 9th-century oratory of Santa Maria delle Vigne. When the site was assigned to Dominican Order in 1221, they decided to build a new church and adjoining cloister. The church was designed by two Dominican friars, Fra Sisto Fiorentino and Fra Ristoro da Campi. Building began in the mid-13th century (about 1246), and was finished about 1360 under the supervision of Friar Iacopo Talenti with the completion of the Romanesque-Gothic bell tower and sacristy. At that time, only the lower part of the Tuscan gothic façade was finished. The three portals are spanned by round arches, while the rest of the lower part of the facade is spanned by blind arches, separated by pilasters, with below Gothic pointed arches, striped in green and white, capping tombs of the nobility. This same design continues in the adjoining wall around the old churchyard. The church was consecrated in 1420.”
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across from the main railway station which shares its name. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church. The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapterhouse contain a store of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed through the generosity of the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves of funerary chapels on consecrated ground. The vast interior is based on a basilica plan, designed as a Latin cross and is divided into a nave, two aisles with stained-glass windows and a short transept. The large nave is 100 metres long and gives an impression of austerity. There is a trompe l'oeil-effect by which this nave towards the apse seems longer than its actual length. The slender compound piers between the nave and the aisles are ever closer when you go deeper into the nave. The ceiling in the vault consists of pointed arches with the four diagonal buttresses in black and white. The interior also contains corinthian columns that were inspired by the Classical era of Greek and Roman times.
The stained-glass windows date from the 14th and 15th century, such as 15th century Madonna and Child and St. John and St. Philip (designed by Filippino Lippi), both in the Filippo Strozzi Chapel. Some stained glass windows have been damaged in the course of centuries and have been replaced. The one on the facade, a depiction of the Coronation of Mary dates from the 14th century, based on a design of Andrea di Bonaiuto da Firenze.
The pulpit, commissioned by the Rucellai family in 1443, was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and executed by his adopted child Andrea Calvalcanti. This pulpit has a particular historical significance, because from this pulpit the first attack came on Galileo Galilei, leading eventually to his indictment. The Holy Trinity, situated almost halfway in the left aisle, is a pioneering early renaissance work of Masaccio, showing his new ideas about perspective and mathematical proportions. Its meaning for the art of painting can easily be compared by the importance of Brunelleschi for architecture and Donatello for sculpture. The patrons are the kneeling figures of the judge and his wife, members of the Lenzi family. The cadaver tomb below carries the epigram: I was once what you are, and what I am you will become.
Of particular note in the right aisle is the Tomba della Beata Villana, a monument by Bernardo Rossellino in 1451. In the same aisle, you can find the tombs of the Bishop of Fiesole by Tino di Camaino and another one by Nino Pisano. Giorgio Vasari was the architect, commissioned in 1567 by Grand Duke Cosimo I, for the first remodeling of the church, which included removing its original rood screen and loft, and adding six chapels between the columns. An armillary sphere (on the left) and a gnomon (on the right) were added to the end blind arches of the lower façade by Ignazio Danti, astronomer of Cosimo I, in 1572. The second remodeling was designed by Enrico Romoli, and was carried out between 1858 and 1860. The square in front the church was used by Cosimo I for the yearly chariot race (Palio dei Cocchi). This custom existed between 1563 and late in the 19th century. The two obelisks marked the start and the finish of the race. They were set up to imitate an antique Roman circus. The obelisks rest on bronze tortoises, made in 1608 by the sculptor Giambologna. This church was called Novella (New) because it was built on the site of the 9th-century oratory of Santa Maria delle Vigne. When the site was assigned to Dominican Order in 1221, they decided to build a new church and an adjoining cloister. The church was designed by two Dominican friars, Fra Sisto Fiorentino and Fra Ristoro da Campi. Building began in the mid-13th century (about 1246), and was finished about 1360 under the supervision of Friar Iacopo Talenti with the completion of the Romanesque-Gothic bell tower and sacristy. At that time, only the lower part of the Tuscan gothic facade was finished. The three portals are spanned by round arches, while the rest of the lower part of the facade is spanned by blind arches, separated by pilasters, with below Gothic pointed arches, striped in green and white, capping noblemen's tombs. This same design continues in the adjoining wall around the old churchyard. The church was consecrated in 1420.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across from the main railway station which shares its name. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church. The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapterhouse contain a store of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed through the generosity of the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves of funerary chapels on consecrated ground. The vast interior is based on a basilica plan, designed as a Latin cross and is divided into a nave, two aisles with stained-glass windows and a short transept. The large nave is 100 metres long and gives an impression of austerity. There is a trompe l'oeil-effect by which this nave towards the apse seems longer than its actual length. The slender compound piers between the nave and the aisles are ever closer when you go deeper into the nave. The ceiling in the vault consists of pointed arches with the four diagonal buttresses in black and white. The interior also contains corinthian columns that were inspired by the Classical era of Greek and Roman times.
The stained-glass windows date from the 14th and 15th century, such as 15th century Madonna and Child and St. John and St. Philip (designed by Filippino Lippi), both in the Filippo Strozzi Chapel. Some stained glass windows have been damaged in the course of centuries and have been replaced. The one on the facade, a depiction of the Coronation of Mary dates from the 14th century, based on a design of Andrea di Bonaiuto da Firenze.
The pulpit, commissioned by the Rucellai family in 1443, was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and executed by his adopted child Andrea Calvalcanti. This pulpit has a particular historical significance, because from this pulpit the first attack came on Galileo Galilei, leading eventually to his indictment. The Holy Trinity, situated almost halfway in the left aisle, is a pioneering early renaissance work of Masaccio, showing his new ideas about perspective and mathematical proportions. Its meaning for the art of painting can easily be compared by the importance of Brunelleschi for architecture and Donatello for sculpture. The patrons are the kneeling figures of the judge and his wife, members of the Lenzi family. The cadaver tomb below carries the epigram: I was once what you are, and what I am you will become.
Of particular note in the right aisle is the Tomba della Beata Villana, a monument by Bernardo Rossellino in 1451. In the same aisle, you can find the tombs of the Bishop of Fiesole by Tino di Camaino and another one by Nino Pisano. Giorgio Vasari was the architect, commissioned in 1567 by Grand Duke Cosimo I, for the first remodeling of the church, which included removing its original rood screen and loft, and adding six chapels between the columns. An armillary sphere (on the left) and a gnomon (on the right) were added to the end blind arches of the lower façade by Ignazio Danti, astronomer of Cosimo I, in 1572. The second remodeling was designed by Enrico Romoli, and was carried out between 1858 and 1860. The square in front the church was used by Cosimo I for the yearly chariot race (Palio dei Cocchi). This custom existed between 1563 and late in the 19th century. The two obelisks marked the start and the finish of the race. They were set up to imitate an antique Roman circus. The obelisks rest on bronze tortoises, made in 1608 by the sculptor Giambologna. This church was called Novella (New) because it was built on the site of the 9th-century oratory of Santa Maria delle Vigne. When the site was assigned to Dominican Order in 1221, they decided to build a new church and an adjoining cloister. The church was designed by two Dominican friars, Fra Sisto Fiorentino and Fra Ristoro da Campi. Building began in the mid-13th century (about 1246), and was finished about 1360 under the supervision of Friar Iacopo Talenti with the completion of the Romanesque-Gothic bell tower and sacristy. At that time, only the lower part of the Tuscan gothic facade was finished. The three portals are spanned by round arches, while the rest of the lower part of the facade is spanned by blind arches, separated by pilasters, with below Gothic pointed arches, striped in green and white, capping noblemen's tombs. This same design continues in the adjoining wall around the old churchyard. The church was consecrated in 1420.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across from the main railway station which shares its name. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church.
The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapterhouse contain a store of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed through the generosity of the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves of funerary chapels on consecrated ground.
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Built between 1246 and 1360 by Dominicans on the site of a former oratory, the church boasts a marble facade and it is a great example of the Florentine Renaissance style. It features a Romanesque-Gothic bell tower.
The vast interior contains Corinthian columns and many artworks by the best Italian painters and sculptors. Six chapels were added between the columns by Giorgio Vasari during a reconstruction commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici in the 16th century.
One of the many highlights is the Giotto's Crucifix, which is perfectly restored and located in the center of the main nave. It shows the body of Christ painted in gold on a wood panel. The Gondi Chapel houses another famous wooden Crucifix made by Brunelleschi at the beginning of the 15th century.
The Bardi Chapel contains a stone altar with a painting of the Madonna del Rosario made by Giorgio Vasari. The Filippo Strozzi Chapel takes its name after the Italian banker and statesman who has his tomb here. It's worth visiting for the frescoes painted by Filippino Lippi.
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An early arrival at Santa Maria Novella Church finds me enjoying the relatively tranquil Santa Maria Novella cloisters, void of the usual Florence tourist crowds. But there are so many more things to do and places to see in Florence, it is after all the heart of the Renaissance, so into the Piazza del Duomo to join the crowds of tourists we must go.
From Florence city center I head towards Ponte Vecchio thinking I will avoid the worst of the tourist crowds. As I reach Ponte Vecchio I get distracted by following a cultural parade around the streets of Florence and find myself lost in the crowds of tourists and visitors to Florence once more.
As you look for things to do in Florence Italy you will not be able to avoid the crowds, at least during the summer months, especially in the areas of the Piazza del Duomo and Florence Baptistery.
Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence offers little refuge from the crowds but is steeped in history and there are numerous places to eat in this area.
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World's Oldest Pharmacy (Santa Maria Novella) - Florence, Italy Travel
One of the oldest pharmacies in the world. How old? Try 800 years.
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Via della Scala 16, Florence
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Now here is a tongue-twister: behind the church of Santa Maria Novella, in Via della Scala is the Officina Profumo-farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. The Officina Profumo-farmaceutica was founded in 1612.
This is among the oldest pharmacies in the world, founded by Dominican friars eight centuries ago. The public can still visit today to browse or purchase from a variety of health and beauty products. We have 30 stores throughout the world. We produce many products like perfumes, soaps, champús, creams, liqueurs and herbal products. While here, you can also visit the museum, filled with interesting objects used by this historic profumeria.
My first impression of this pharmacy, is this does not look like the pharmacies back home. You have got these tall glass cases with all these herbs and different kinds of alcohol that they use for early digestive problems, I understand. Just the aura of it is almost like a shrine to partially cathedral, you can definitely see that in the architecture, and the ceilings. It does not smell like a pharmacy. I am Jen Pendergrass showing you Florence.
Florence: Santa Maria Novella and The Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
Aside from The Duomo, the two most important churches in Florence are Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce.
The church was called Novella, or new, since it was built on the site of Santa Maria delle Vigne from The 800’s. In 1221, The Dominicans decided to build a new church and adjoining cloister. Leon Battista Alberti designed the upper level of the inlaid green marble and white marble between 1456 and 1470.
The church is chock full of art work, most notably Masaccio’s Trinity which is the very first example of single point perspective in the history of art. Ghirlandaio painted The Tornabuoni Chapel when Michelangelo was still in his workshop.
Fillipino Lippi’s Strozzi Chapel includes a fresco of St. Philip Driving the Dragon from the Temple of Hieropolis, where people are holding their noses at the expulsion of the “dragon,” which is really a demon.
With crucifix’s by Giotto and Brunelleschi, Santa Maria Novella is one of the most important sites for artwork in Florence.
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Built between 1246 and 1360 by Dominicans on the site of a former oratory, the church boasts a marble facade and it is a great example of the Florentine Renaissance style. It features a Romanesque-Gothic bell tower.
The vast interior contains Corinthian columns and many artworks by the best Italian painters and sculptors. Six chapels were added between the columns by Giorgio Vasari during a reconstruction commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici in the 16th century.
One of the many highlights is the Giotto's Crucifix, which is perfectly restored and located in the center of the main nave. It shows the body of Christ painted in gold on a wood panel. The Gondi Chapel houses another famous wooden Crucifix made by Brunelleschi at the beginning of the 15th century.
The Bardi Chapel contains a stone altar with a painting of the Madonna del Rosario made by Giorgio Vasari. The Filippo Strozzi Chapel takes its name after the Italian banker and statesman who has his tomb here. It's worth visiting for the frescoes painted by Filippino Lippi.
Buy your ticket online to get priority access and to avoid long lines. The ticket is valid for five days from the date selected in the calendar.
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La Basilica di Santa Maria Novella è una delle più importanti chiese di Firenze e sorge sull'omonima piazza. Se Santa Croce era ed è un centro antichissimo di cultura francescana e Santo Spirito ospitava l'ordine agostiniano, Santa Maria Novella era per Firenze il punto di riferimento per un altro importante ordine mendicante, i domenicani. Il convento fu costruito tra il 1279 e il 1357 dai frati Domenicani vicino ad un'antica chiesa del VII secolo circondata dai terreni coltivati fuori le mura di Firenze. La parte inferiore della facciata in marmo, che è in stile romanico, si ritiene sia stata eseguita dall'architetto Domenicano, fra Iacopo Talenti da Nipozzano, mentre la parte superiore fu completata solo cento anni più tardi nel 1470 da Leon Battista Alberti. La facciata non è quindi soltanto la più antica delle chiese di Firenze, ma anche l'unica originalmemete disegnata per la chiesa . L'interno della Basilica appare spazioso, grazie anche all'uso di archi colorati al centro. La pianta è attribuita al Brunelleschi, lo stesso architetto della Cupola del Duomo.
Sin dall'inizio furono commissionate molte opere d'arte per la decorare la Basilica. Nonostante alcune delle opere siano conservate agli Uffizi (in particolare La Madonna in Trono con Bambino di Duccio di Buoninsegna) ci sono veri capolavori all'interno, che meritano sicuramente una visita. Il Crocifisso di Giotto si trova al centro della navata centrale, posizione tradizionale per i crocifissi di Giotto: il vuoto tutto intorno dove ricordare la vera crocefissione di Cristo sulla croce di legno. Opera giovanile di Giotto (1288-89) mostra tutta la sua maestria nell'ombreggiatura del corpo di Cristo, i movimenti dei capelli, le gocce di sangue, i dettagli dello sfondo. La Cappella Tornabuoni è la cappella maggiore nella parte anteriore della chiesa. In origine l'altare era più piccolo e si trovava al centro, ma poi fu ingrandito nel XIX secolo con il grande marmo lavorato che vediamo oggi. La Cappella Tornabuoni è intitolata sia alla Vergine Maria, a cui è dedicata la chiesa (scene sulla sinistra), sia a San Giovanni Battista (scene sulla destra). Gli affreschi sono opera di Domenico Ghirlandaio e della sua bottega, nella quale fu apprendista il giovane Michelangelo. I tre giovani che danno le spalle al visitatore nella scena in basso di Maria fa visita a Santa Elisabetta sono infatti attributi a quest'ultimo. Dopo il restauro, i colori brillanti sono tornati all'antico splendore e la tendenza del Ghirlandaio a raffigurare personaggi illustri della sua epoca quasi fotografano i suoi giorni. L'intera bellezza della sua opera deve essere ammirata dal vivo per capirne completamente la grandezza.
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Places to see in ( Florence - Italy ) Church of Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across from the main railway station named after it. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church.
The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed by the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves funerary chapels on consecrated ground.
This church was called Novella (New) because it was built on the site of the 9th-century oratory of Santa Maria delle Vigne. When the site was assigned to Dominican Order in 1221, they decided to build a new church and adjoining cloister. The church was designed by two Dominican friars, Fra Sisto Fiorentino and Fra Ristoro da Campi. Building began in the mid-13th century (about 1246), and was finished about 1360 under the supervision of Friar Iacopo Talenti with the completion of the Romanesque-Gothic bell tower and sacristy. At that time, only the lower part of the Tuscan gothic façade was finished. The three portals are spanned by round arches, while the rest of the lower part of the facade is spanned by blind arches, separated by pilasters, with below Gothic pointed arches, striped in green and white, capping tombs of the nobility. This same design continues in the adjoining wall around the old churchyard. The church was consecrated in 1420
The Filippo Strozzi Chapel is situated on the right side of the main altar. The series of frescoes by Filippino Lippi depict the lives of Apostle Philip and the Apostle Saint James the Great and were completed in 1502. On the right wall is the fresco St Philip Driving the Dragon from the Temple of Hieropolis and in the lunette above it, the Crucifixion of St Philip. On the left wall is the fresco St John the Evangelist Resuscitating Druisana and in the lunette above it The Torture of St John the Evangelist. Adam, Noah, Abraham and Jacob are represented on the ribbed vault. Behind the altar is the tomb of Filippo Strozzi with a sculpture by Benedetto da Maiano (1491).
Giorgio Vasari was the architect, commissioned in 1567 by Grand Duke Cosimo I, for the first remodeling of the church, which included removing its original rood screen and loft, and adding six chapels between the columns. An armillary sphere (on the left) and a gnomon (on the right) were added to the end blind arches of the lower façade by Ignazio Danti, astronomer of Cosimo I, in 1572. The second remodeling was designed by Enrico Romoli, and was carried out between 1858 and 1860.
The square in front the church was used by Cosimo I for the yearly chariot race (Palio dei Cocchi). This custom existed between 1563 and late in the 19th century. The two Obelisks of the Corsa dei Cocchi marked the start and the finish of the race. They were set up to imitate an antique Roman circus. The obelisks rest on bronze tortoises, made in 1608 by the sculptor Giambologna.
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