What is a PALAZZO? | Alberti’s Palazzo Rucellai in Florence

Описание: Where did someone rich and powerful live in renaissance Italy? In a palazzo, of course! A palazzo was more than just a building for people to live in; it was a public statement about a family’s honor, wealth, and education. In this video, learn about the spectacular townhomes that were the height of taste and style. This video focuses on the Palazzo Rucellai in Florence.

The video is part of a series that breaks down key terms in art history, archaeology, and history!

CHAPTERS
0:00 “Buildings are made in the image of men”
0:48 What is a Palazzo?
1:06 Palazzo Rucellai
1:50 Leon Battista Alberti, the architect
2:32 Palazzo Medici

Speaker: Dr. Heather Graham
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