Influence of Medici to Florence Renaissance Art

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The Medici 's and their Art

The Santa Maria Basilica fazade resembles something out of the Arabian Nights . It is one of the most recognisable and authentic of the great basilicas in Florence . The basilica also houses some of the most important works of art in Florentine history . It attempts above all to create a relationship between science and art and in so doing , becomes the essence of Renaissance thought . Like many Renaissance and post Renaissance works in Florence , the Santa Maria Basilica or Basilica di santa

Maria Novella was not only a product of intense artistic change but also a product of one of the most important family cartels in artistic history . The name Medici is one that is synonymous with gracious buildings and immaculate architecture , as well as large amounts of money . When considering the Medici family , it must borne in mind that not only were they great architects and patrons , but they also had great power within the church . In fact the Medici family had more influence on most aspects of Florentine life , than any other family . They were and remain in history , the Renaissance version of the Rothchilds Rockerfellers and Getty 's . This enigmatic family is one whose legacy remains in art history , not because of what they created , but because of what they encouraged

Who were the Medici

In order to better understand how and why the Medici family became so influential , we need to understand where they came from and what...