Rome: 1480-1510

15 important questions on Rome: 1480-1510

Why did Rome shrink during the 14th century?

Because the Pope left to city for Avignon due to unrest, which in turn meant that Rome lost most of its value and inhabitants and therefore became ruined.

What happened after the Papal Court returned in 1400?

Bankers came to Rome, the city grew, cardinals were drawn in and invited artists to restore the city to its original glory (in the style of Florence). The Roman Empire was revived as the Catholic Empire.

Which church did Sixtus IV commission for Rome, and when?

The St. Maria del Popolo, in 1472.
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On which church was the St. Maria del Popolo based?

On Leon Battista Alberti's St. Maria Novella.

Which chapel was built in name of Sixtus IV?

The Sistine Chapel.

What were the paintings inside the Sistine Chapel meant to show?

That Papacy is truly divine authority, not to be questioned, because St. Peter and all other Popes were chosen by God himself. It was meant to protect the Pope.

What was Sandro Botticelli's The Punishment of Cora, Datan and Abiram meant to make clear?

That everyone who didn't respect the Pope's authority would get punished.

What was Pietro Perugino's The Delivery of the Keys to St. Peter meant to show?

That the Pope has full authority.

What did Bramante base his design of the St. Peter's on, and how?

The St. Maria della Consolazione, which had the same basic shape.

What was the most important part of Venetian art and what did it look like?

It was called colorito, which was all about luminous atmospheric effects.

What was the difference between colorito and disegno?

Colorito was firstly mainly a Venetian style of art and it was all about playing with light and colours. Disegno was much stricter and had to be drawn on paper first.

Who was Sebastiano del Piombo and which whom did he work?

He was a Venetian painter who worked together with Michelangelo because they both feared Raphael's power. They did so because they added to one another.

Why did Sebastiano del Piombo really need his partner?

Because Michelangelo knew how to make designs, whereas Del Piombo couldn't do that.

Why were the works of Sebastiano del Piombo and his partner criticized?

Because his and Michelangelo's paintings didn't seem "whole", as their styles were too different.

When did Sebastiano del Piombo and his partner stop working together?

In 1520, after Raphael's death. After that, Michelangelo didn't need Del Piombo any longer, because there was nothing left to fear.

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