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Arches Arches Everywhere


Arches Arches Everywhere
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Copyright: Julie Wyatt (j_wyatt) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 27 N: 69] (622)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-11-20
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon PowerShot G2
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-01-13 2:01
Viewed: 732
Points: 4
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The church is San Lorenzo, just North of the Duomo in Florence.

This shot is of the outer courtyard and I found the arches very interesting. The inside of the church was equally amazing and you can find more photos of it on Trekearth.

Here is a little info about the church:

According to popular tradition, San Lorenzo was built thanks to a gift by Giuliana, a Jewish matron. Consecrated cathedral in 393 by Sant'Ambrosio, it was dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire. Virtually nothing of the original construction has survived. The church was rebuilt by Bishop Gherardo of Burgundy and consecrated anew in 1050. In 1418 the Medici Family decided to adopt it as 'their' church. They assigned the task of renovating the building to Brunelleschi, who finished most of it in 1421, and completed the Sagrestia Vecchia before 1429. Following his death, the church was finished by Antonio Manetti, who modified some aspects of the original plans, in 1461. The façade remained naked stone despite plans drawn up by Michelangelo at the request of pope Leo X. The wooden model for it is in Casa Buonarroti. The interior of the church is divided into three aisles by arched colonnades that are matched by side chapels. The ceilings of the side aisles are vaulted, while the ceiling of the central nave is carved wood. Despite some 18th century modifications the church still displays an astonishing sense of unity.
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I like the triangular aspect of the way the arches interact with the building in the background. The garden in the center is interesting and the green tree adds a nice touch.

Great use of arches and framing

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