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This 4
page report discusses by a Florentine who called himself Jacopo
Sansovino (1486-1570) who was responsible for much of the great
architecture of 16th century Venice. The paper considers the
works of Sansovino in relationship to the great Michelangelo
Buonarotti (1475 – 1564). During his life, Sansovino’s
architectural designs may have been just as much, perhaps even
more, admired than Michelangleo’s unique and evocative
sculpture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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been just as much, perhaps even more, admired than Michelangleos unique and evocative sculpture. Bibliography lists 3 sources. BWjacopo.rtf The Relationship
Between Michelangelo and Jacopo Sansovino By: C.B. Rodgers - November 2001 -- for more information on using this paper properly! Introduction
The city-state of Venice was introduced to the glories of the High Renaissance style of architecture by a Florentine who called himself Jacopo Sansovino although he had been born Jacopo
Tatti (1486-1570). After receiving his training as a sculptor from Andrea Sansovina, he adopted his masters name as a sign of honor and respect and moved on to Rome
in 1518. Under the influence of the great architect Donate Barmans exclusive circle, he began turning his own artistic understandings toward architectural design. In 1527 he relocated to Venice and
within two years was appointed as the state superintendent of building. In that role, he designed palaces, churches, and public buildings, combining the classical tradition of his Florentine master Bramante
with the more highly ornamented Venetian style. At the time, his most notable contemporary was the incomparable Michelangelo Buonarotti (1475 - 1564). In fact, during his life, Sansovinos architectural designs
may have been just as much, perhaps even more, admired than Michelangelos unique and evocative sculpture. Michelangelo and Jacapo The two men, only ten years apart in age (Michelangelo
being the older) were dominate forces in the evolution of the artistic sensibilities of the time. In fact, when Sansovina arrived in Venice, "Lorenzo Lotto referring to him upon his
arrival as second only to Michelangelo. With the encouragement of Doge Andrea Gritti, Sansovino quickly became the most influential architect of Venice and his imprint is found throughout the city
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