Andrea Pisano
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Arts
- Subcategories: Artists, Artisans, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, Sculpture, Sculptors
- Curriculum: Italian History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
Article abstract: Bronze, unknown as a medium for sculpture in Florence prior to the 1330’s, was brought to that city by Pisano, who made an important contribution to art with his baptistery door, which was to be the example to be matched and supremely surpassed during the Florentine Renaissance.
Early Life
Nothing certain is known of Andrea Pisano’s early life. His first appearance as a public figure does not occur until 1330, when he received the most important commission of his artistic career. The fine detail and design of his bronze sculptures...
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