Knockin' on Heaven's Doors: The Beautiful Doors of the Italian Renaissance
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1h 7m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Sculptural doors were one of the highest expressions of beauty in the Renaissance. Artists such as Nicola Pisano, Andrea Pisano, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Donatello, Jacopo della Quercia, and Filarete all produced stunning examples of relief sculpture for the doors of some of Italy’s greatest churches. Join Dr. Rocky as he explores the landmark doors that defined the various moments of the Italian Renaissance.
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