Peer Review Spanish Period

Cally: I thought that Cally added a lot of detail on the architecture, which interested me while reading. I also enjoyed all of her pictures that she added to help explain the interiors and the architecture of cathedrals.

Stephanie: After viewing Stephanies blog, I feel like I have learned more about the architectural phases. A few of her pictures were not showing up but the ones that were viewable were very helpful to gather a better perception on the buildings built during the time of the Spanish renaissance.

Spanish Period

The Spanish Period took place during the 16th century and was greatly influenced by the italian renaissance, early christian, and medieval time. The Alhambra palace of 1354 was considered the last of the Spanish palaces that was completed before the expulsion of the moors. Also during this time was the supreme achievement of the Moorish architecture and decoration. This palace was surrounded by courtyards and gardens, fountains and pools. The Granada cathedral was another historical building with the traditional 5-aisle building and consisted of the gothic style columns and classical in details. This cathedral had the gothic vaulting much like the cathedral of Seville which is located in Andalusia Spain, which is also built with the gothic style. This cathedral was considered to be the largest in the world of the 15th century.

 Alhambra Palace

 Granada Cathedral 

 Cathedral of Seville 

The interiors of this period consisted of colored tiles, pine paneled and painted ceilings and the most artistic features were the iron grills in front of doors and windows. Spain was also the center for all fine leather work. The furniture consisted of simplistic designs on chairs, stools, benches, tables, chests, beds, varguenos and cupboards. 

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Italian Renaissance

The Italian renaissance was considered to be the "rebirth" (meaning renaissance) that began in Florence, Italy and continued to Rome and Venice during the 14th century leading up to the 16th century. This is also when the residential design becomes more popular and the interiors evolved from the Gothic and the Romanesque styles and consisted of frescos, tapestries, and fireplaces. Safety, strength, and protection was something that became less important to the people while comfort, convenience, and beauty became more of a concern. The Florence cathedral was inspired by the Pantheon and designed by Brunelleschi in 1420-1436, which he was the first acknowledged architect and known as the "Renaissance man". The Italian Renaissance Palace or known as the Palazzo was one of the greatest achievements during this time and resembled power and influence of prominent families, with the Medici family being one of them. The Palazzo had one central courtyard with residential living on the 2nd and 3rd floors and commercial space on the lower levels, similar to Roman domus. Four known Palazzos included: Palazzo Davanzati in Florence, Palazzo Farnese, Palazzo Medici- Riccardi, and Palazzo Ducale.

Palazzo Davanzati

Palazzo Farnese

The furniture during this time had inlays of ivory, lapis, marble, onyx and other stones and had gilding on the furniture. The Sedia chair was a straight box-like armchair with straight rectangular legs attached to floor stretchers and the seat was upholstered in velvet, tapestry or ornamented leather.

 Lastly was the Florentine table that had wood or stone tops and edged with ornamental moldings. This came from the Roman modeling. This design was later used by the French Empire and English Regency.

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Below is a video link that describes the art and architecture in Florence, Italy in a more detailed manner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xSEamC-Qxo