The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church of Florence, Italy. It's structure began construction in 1296, in the Gothic-esque style that designer Arnolfo di Cambio had dreamt up. After being completed successfully with secure structural improvements in 1436, with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, the Basilica is a breath taking piece of art.
The Basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed. The cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence, whose archbishop is currently Giuseppe Betori.
Inside the Basilica is amazing, filled with the most beautiful tile murals and has many paintings inside of it. But what really is beautiful lies on the outside walls. The exterior of the Basilica is faced with polychrome (multiple colour) marble panels in many shades of green and pink bordered by white trim. Accompanying this is an elaborate 19th century 'Gothic Revival facade' by Emilio De Fabris.
The reason why I wanted to share the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore with you today is that in class we are going to soon be starting on making chairs. And because the Basilica is such an amazing piece of art, and architecture, I thought I would start with this that will be part of what I wish to use for my chair. Artistic inspiration!!
Fun fact, did you know that if you climb Giotto's bell tower, connected to the cathedral, you'll be able to see all of Florence?
However, I do not recommend doing this.
Wondering where my orange went,
The Night Angel.
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